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E Series Ethernet Radio – User Manual

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www.triodatacom.com Issue 3: August 2010

E Series Ethernet Radio

User Manual

ER45e Remote Data Radio

EB45e Base Station

EH45e Hot Standby Base Station

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Part G – Commissioning 43

Power-up 43

LED Indicators 43

Data Transfer Indications 43

Antenna Alignment and RSSI Testing 43

Link Establishment and BER Testing 43

VSWR Testing 43

Part H - Maintenance 44

Routine Maintenance Considerations 44

Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite -

Programmer 45

Introduction 45

Installation 45

Programmer 46

TVIEW+ Front Panel 46

Part J – Appendices 60

Appendix A - Firmware Updates 60

Part K – Support Options 68

Website Information 68

E-mail Technical Support 68

Contents

Part A – Preface 3

Warranty 3

Important Notice 3

Compliance Information 4

Warning - RF Exposure 4

Other Related Documentation and

Products

ER45e Quick Start Guide

TVIEW+ Management Suite

Multiplexer Stream Router (MSR)

Revision History

Issue 1 July 2010l

Issue 2 August 2010

Issue 3 August 2010

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Part B – E Series Ethernet Overview

Denition of E Series Ethernet

Radio

The E Series Ethernet radios are a range of wireless modems

designed for the transmission of data/Ethernet communications

for SCADA, telemetry and any other information and control

applications that utilise ASCII messaging techniques. The E

Series Ethernet radios use advanced “digital” modulation and

signal processing techniques to achieve exceptionally high data

throughput efciency using traditional licensed narrow band radio

channels.

These products are available in many frequency band and

regulatory formats, to suit spectrum bandplans, in various

continental regions. The range is designed for both xed point

to point (PTP), and multiple address (MAS) or point to multipoint

(PTMP) systems.

E Series Ethernet Product Range

The E Series Ethernet product range consists of the basic half

duplex “Remote” radio modem, an extended feature full duplex

Remote radio modem, and ruggedised Base Station variants,

including an optional Hot Standby controller to control two base

station units in a redundant conguration.

Part B – E Series Overview

Features

Ethernet

- Data ltering providing a facility for the smart repeating of

Ethernet packets

- Support for smart peer to peer communications

- Filtering of broadcast packets to minimise unnecessary

usage of the narrow band channel.

- Supports access to diagnostics via SNMP and eDiags

(using TVIEW+ Software).

- Telnet interface for Ethernet access to programming and

diagnostics.

- Legacy RS-232 serial support via embedded terminal

server (UDP/TCP).

- Radius authentication

Network Management and Remote

Diagnostics (In conjunction with TVIEW+™ Software)

- Remote fully transparent Network Management and

Diagnostics

- Network wide operation from any radio modem

- Full SCADA style features such as database, trending and

networking

- Over-the-air modem reconguration

- Full graphical presentation (HMI)

Data Ports

- Independent Serial & Ethernet ports

- Compatible with most industry standard data protocols:

Ethernet/IP (including UDP,TCP, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, STP,

IGMP, SNTP & TFTP)

- Selectable 300 -38.4 Kbps asynchronous RS-232 interface

- MultiStream™ simultaneous data streams allow for multiple

vendor devices/protocols to be transported on the one radio

network

- Internal repeater operation - single radio store and forward

- ChannelShare™ unique integrated C/DSMA collision

avoidance technology permits simultaneous polling and

spontaneous alarm reporting operation in the same system

ER45e Remote Radio

EB45e Base / Repeater Station

EH45e Hot Standby Base Station

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Part B – E Series Overview

Radio and Modem

- True 19,200 bps over-air data rates in 25KHz channels

(also 9600 bps in 12.5KHz)

- 128-bit AES encryption

- 12.5 or 25KHz channel operation

- Fast data turnaround

- Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex

(Full Duplex with ERFD45e option)

- Full specication operation from -30 to + 60C

- Compact, rugged diecast alloy housing

- Over the air rmware upgrades

- Multi-function LED Display

- DIN Rail mounting kit option

- High VSWR transmitter protection

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Model Number Codes

Part B – E Series Overview

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Part B – E Series Overview

Part Number Description

Duplexers

DUPLX450BR Duplexer BAND REJECT 400-520 MHz for

use with Base / Repeater / Links. For Tx / Rx

frequency splits >9MHz. (Fitted Externally

for a Link, Internally or Externally for Base /

Repeater)

DUPLX450BPC Duplexer BAND REJECT 400-520 MHz for

use with Base / Repeater / Links. For Tx / Rx

frequency splits <9MHz. (Fitted Externally

for a Link, Internally or Externally for Base /

Repeater)

DUPLX450BP Duplexer PSEUDO BAND PASS Cavity 400-

520 MHz for External use with Base / Repeater

/ Links.

Notes:

1. Frequencies must be specied at time of order.

2. Interconnecting (Feeder Tail) cables must be ordered

separately for Externally tted Duplexers.

Antennas

ANT450/9A Antenna Yagi 6 Element 9dBd Aluminium 400-

520 MHz c/w mtg clamps

ANT450/9S Antenna Yagi 6 Element 9dBd S/Steel 400-520

MHz c/w mtg clamps

ANT450/13A Antenna Yagi15 Element 13dBd Aluminium 400-

520 MHz c/w mtg clamps.

ANT450/13S Antenna Yagi 15 Element 13dBd S/Steel 400-

520 MHz c/w mtg clamps.

ANTOMNI/4 Antenna Omnidirectional Unity Gain Side Mount

Dipole 400-520 MHz c/w galv. clamp

ANT450/D/N Antenna Omnidirectional Unity Gain Ground

Independent Dipole 400-520 MHz c/w 3m

cable, mounting bracket & N connector

ANT450/6OM Antenna Omnidirectional 6dBd 400-520 MHz

c/w mtg clamps

ANT450/9OM Antenna Omnidirectional 9dBd 400-520 MHz

c/w mtg clamps

Note:

1. Frequencies must be specied at time of order.

Power Supplies

PS13V82A Power Supply 13.8V 2A 240VAC

PS13V810A Power Supply Switch Mode 240VAC 13.8V 10A

for Base Stations – Battery Charge Capability

Part Number Description

RF Cables and Accessories

NM/NM/TL23 Feeder Tail - N Male to N Type Male 50cm fully

sweep tested RG-223

NM/NM/TLL23 Feeder Tail - N Male to N Type Male 1 metre

fully sweep tested RG-223

RFCAB5M 5.0m RG-58 type Antenna Feeder Cable

terminated with N type Male Connectors

RFCAB5M2 5.0m RG-213 type Antenna Feeder Cable

terminated with N type Male Connectors

RFCAB10M 10.0m RG-213 type Antenna Feeder Cable

terminated with N type Male Connectors

RFCAB20M 20.0m RG-213 type Antenna Feeder Cable

terminated with N type Male Connectors

RFCAB20M4 20.0m LDF4-50 type (1/2” foam dialectric)

Antenna Feeder Cable terminated with N type

Male Connectors

LGHTARRST Lightning Surge Arrestor In-line N Female to N

Female

Multiplexers

MSR/9 Multiplexer/Stream Router – 9 Port with RS-232

I/faces, Manual and software.

Network Management Diagnostics

DIAGS/E Network Management and Remote Diagnostics

Facilities per Radio – E Series Ethernet

DIAGS/EH Network Management and Remote Diagnostics

Facilities – E Series for EH45e

Software

TVIEW+ Conguration, Network Management and

Remote Diagnostics Software

Other

ERFD45e ER45e Conversion to Full Duplex Operation (N

Type – Tx Port, SMA - Type Rx Port)

Note: Requires external duplexer

ERFDTRAY 19” Rack Tray for Mounting of ER45e Full

Duplex Radio and External Band Reject

Duplexer

Standard Accessories

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Part C – Applications

Introduction

Fundamental to understanding the use of E Series Ethernet Radios in your system is the need for a basic understanding of the different types of

radio network topologies (known as NETWORK TYPES) and the function of each radio within them (known as RADIO TYPES).

The following table provides a brief overview of each:

Network Types:

Point to Point (PTP): One Access Point radio is congured to communicate with a REMOTE radio in PTP mode.

Point to Point via Bridge (PTP/B): As per PTP mode but with additional network range extension using a Bridge.

Point to Multipoint (PTMP): One Access Point radio is congured to communicate with multiple REMOTE radio(s) a PTMP network

Radio Types:

Access Point: Denes the Access Point radio in a network. The function of the Access Point is to manage Bridges and remotes beneath it.

There must be one and only one Access Point Per radio network.

Remote: A remote radio in the network. The function of a remote is to communication with the Access Point either directly or via one or more

Bridges.

Bridge: A radio that provides network extension between an Access Point or another BRIDGE and additional REMOTES. A BRIDGE is a device

that essentially performs a store and forward function, the only difference being that when a message is received from upstream, it will be

forwarded downstream and vice versa.

Each type of network is described in the following diagrams.

Point-to-Point Networks (PTP)

A Point to Point (PTP) network has one Access Point and one remote radio. Normally full duplex radios are installed, providing full data throughput

in each direction. Alternatively, half-duplex radios can also be implemented although collision avoidance must be enabled.

Full Duplex radios have the advantage that they simulate a cable connection with respect to the connected device. Even if one device transmits

continuously it will not block the other device from sending data. This is useful for applications that expect full duplex communications or that are not

designated to be radio modem friendly.

Part C – Network Types

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Part C – Applications

In a multiple access radio system (MAS),user data is broadcast from one common site (the Access Point) to all others, either using a half duplex or

simplex radio channel.

To facilitate efcient data communication and support features such as collision avoidance, the Access Point should always be a full duplex radio.

For serial data, the SCADA host must support an addressing system such as a DNP or MODBUS device address, since the Access Point broadcasts

this data to all remotes. Ethernet data is transported transparently and end devices will identify information for themselves using the Ethernet/IP header

information.

This type of system topology is the most efcient PTMP topology and should always be implemented if possible.

Point-to-Multipoint Networks (PTMP)

A Point to Multipoint (PTMP) network is normally chosen when one site (i.e.: The HOST) needs to broadcast messages to multiple REMOTE sites.

Point to Multipoint (PTMP) operation requires the Access Point site to have adequate RF coverage of all Remote sites. A PTMP offers the best

available bandwidth and data latency when multiple remote sites are required.

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Digipeater Systems

A Point to Multipoint via repeater network is a variation of the Point To Multipoint network. It is normally chosen when the site where the SCADA

(i.e.: Data) entry point does not have adequate RF coverage of other Remote sites in the network. The network diagram is shown below.

In this network topology, the Access Point radio is congured as a Repeater. The repeater should be located at a site with adequate RF coverage

to each of the remotes. The Repeater still behaves as an Access Point to the Remotes as in a Point to Multipoint network, but the Repeater is

congured to repeat data messages between remotes in the network. It therefore allows peer to peer communication to occur between remotes.

Because the Access Point radio now needs to “Repeat” data, data latency for messages from the Host Application to/from the Remotes will be

longer. However, the Repeater/Access Point is normally a full duplex device and this means it is capable of receiving and transmitting repeated data

simultaneously.

All other aspects of the Point to Multipoint network apply to this network topology.

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Store and Forward Systems

Store and forward is used as a way of extending RF coverage by repeating data messages from one site to another.

This can be done globally using the inbuilt data repeating functions, or selectively using intelligent address based routing features available in some

PLC/RTU protocols.

In this case it is necessary for all units on the system to operate in half duplex mode (only key-up when transmitting data), so that each site is free

to hear received signals from more than one source.

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Part D – Features

Interfaces

Ethernet Interface - RJ45

The LAN port (RJ-45) is a 10/100 Base-T compliant port. This port supports both TIA/EIA-568-A & B wiring as it has Auto MDI/MDIX Auto Sensing.

This means you can use both straight-through and cross-over type CAT-5 or better patch cables.

In transparent bridge mode, the Ethernet Interface supports all common Ethernet/IP Protocols (Including UDP, TCP, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, STP, IGMP,

SNTP & TFTP) including transport of VLAN and QoS frames (802.1Q).

Serial Port - DB9

The E Series Ethernet Radio serial port features:

• a 9 pin miniature D-Shell (DB-9) Female connector that supports one individual serial port connection.

• Wired as an RS232 DCE

• 300 bps to 38K4bps

• RSSI DC output operation as per normal E series type data port.

Note: In most systems ow control is not required, in which case only 3 wires need to be connected between the radio and the application device.

Typical Pins used:

• Pin 2 (RxD) - Data Output from the Radio Modem.

• Pin 3 (TxD) - Data input to the Radio Modem.

• Pin 5 (SG) - Signal Ground.

System Port – RJ45

The System Port (available front and rear on EB/EH45e) is a multi-function interface used for:

• Programming / Conguration of the radio

• Remote Diagnostics connections

To access these functions use the TVIEW+ Cable assembly (RJ45 Cable and RJ45 to DB9 Adaptor).

The TVIEW+ Cable is a standard CAT 5 RJ-45 (Male) to RJ-45 (Male) patch cable. It is intended for RS232 serial communications only and should

not be connected directly into an ethernet port of a PC. The Cable must be used in conjunction with the RJ-45 to DB9 Adaptor.

Modem

Modulation Types

The radio modem utilises a DSP to control the modulation of transmit signals and demodulation of received signals. This provides greater exibility

in the ability of the radio modem to support new modulation schemes whilst maintaining compatibility with existing modulation schemes.

The type of modulation available for selection is dependent on the model of radio. Modulation types are sorted using the following criteria:

Country of Approval (FCC, ETSI, ACA), Radio Channel Bandwidth (12.5kHz or 25kHz), Radio Mode (E Series, M Series or D Series) and over the

air speed (2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps, 19k2bps).

Only modulation schemes suitable for the radio model in use are available for selection. Please consider the following notes when choosing a

modulation:

Country of Approval :

FCC : for use in North America and other countries who use FCC approved radios.

ACA : for use in Australia and New Zealand.

ETSI : for use in Europe and other countries who use ETSI approved radios.

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Power Supply

Operating Voltage Range

The ER45e Device will operate between a DC Voltage Range of 10 - 30V (13.8VDC Nominal). if the operating voltage is exceeded the E series

Ethernet remote will self protect by opening its internal fuse.

The EB/EH45e models operate between 11-16VDC (13.8VDC Nominal).

Reverse Polarity Protection

The internal power supply circuitry of the ER45e has an in series diode. The fuse will not blow if reverse voltage is applied that is <= 30V DC.

The EB/EH45e models DO NOT have reverse polarity protection, if reverse polarity is applied the units fuse will blow.

Over Voltage Protection

The E Series Ethernet radios have an internal transorb that will protect the device from short term transients and may blow the fuse depending on

the duration and magnitude of the transient signal.

Ethernet

Static & DHCP Addressing

The E Series Ethernet radio range gives you the choice of IP allocation, via either Static or Dynamic (DHCP) IP address allocation. The choice of

which to use will normally depend on the network you are integrating the radio into or the type of application you are trying to use the radio for.

Most large corporate environments utilize the DHCP method where a DHCP server dynamically assigns an IP address when requested to devices

connected to its network. This allows for very large networks to be managed very easily without the need for complex IP address tables to be

maintained.

Static IP address allocation is used in smaller environments or where the application being used requires a constant IP address for correct operation.

The type of IP allocation should be discussed with your network administrator is connecting to an existing network or decided in the network design

phase to ensure correct operation.

Unicast/Broadcast Filtering

This feature greatly improves the available bandwidth in systems where peer to peer connectivity is required. The ltering is implemented within the

Access Point (or Bridge) of PTMP systems. Essentially it prevents the unnecessary repeating of Ethernet trafc which is inherently point to point in

nature (ie: a TCP session).

When two remote radios need to communicate with each other (often referred to as Peer to Peer), the Access Point (or Bridge) will repeat the trafc

to provide peer to peer connectivity.

However, if the trafc is from a Remote to an AP (or Bridge), then peer to peer repeating is not required and the AP (or Bridge) does not repeat the

trafc. The AP (or Bridge) learns what devices (MAC addresses) do not require repeating. Broadcast trafc is always repeated. By learning where

devices are located on the network, the route table does not require any special conguration or setup.

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Collision Avoidance (Digital and Carrier Detect based)

Where multiple “unsynchronised” protocols coexist on a common “multiple access” radio channel, there is always a possibility that both “hosts”

may poll different “remote” devices at the same time. If both devices attempt to answer back to the single master radio at the same time, it

follows that a collision could occur on the radio channel.

Digital

If the “multiple access master” has been congured for full duplex operation, it is possible to use the inbuilt collision avoidance signalling

system. A unit congured as a master of a collision avoidance scenario must be permanently transmitting. Once the master radio receives a

valid incoming data stream from a remote, a ag within the “outbound” data stream is used to alert all other remote devices that the channel has

become busy. Remote devices wishing to send data will buffer the message until the channel status ag indicates that the channel is clear. A

pseudo-random timing value is added to the retry facility to minimise the chance of waiting remotes retrying at the same time.

RF Carrier Detect

In half duplex systems, the receiver’s RF carrier detect is used to inhibit the transmitter whilst a signal is being received. If a full duplex Base

station is employed, it can be congured to energise it’s transmitter with a blank carrier to inhibit other remotes from transmitting.

Security

AES Encryption

When encryption is enabled in a network, all data sent over the air is protected from eavesdropping and can only be read by radios sharing the

same Encryption Key.

Encryption must be enabled in each radio in a network. The encryption key is 128 bits long and is entered as a text string or a hexadecimal

number. For maximum security the key chosen should be one that is difcult for an intruder to guess.

Once written into the radio using the programmer, it is not possible to read the encryption key so care must be taken to record the key in a safe

place.

Encryption Key : String

For a string type of key, use up to a maximum of 16 printable characters. Please note that the key is case sensitive.

Some examples are:

TRIO2010

Murray River

Encryption Key : Hexadecimal Number

Hexadecimal numbers can have a value of 0 to 15 and are represented by 0-9 and A, B, C, D, E or F

A hexadecimal key begins with 0x and has up to 32 digits following

Some examples are:

0x123

0x123456789ABCDEF

0x1111111122222222333333334444444 up to 32 digits

Password Protected Congurations

Conguration information can be protected by a user denable password. When a password is set, the programmer will request the password

each time the radio is read. No conguration information can be displayed or changed without the correct entry of the password. If the password

is lost/forgotten the radio will have to be factory defaulted by depressing the factory default button on the front of the radio.

*Note - The password is NOT saved within a saved conguration and must be set within a programming session.

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SNMP

The E-Series Ethernet Radios Support SNMP V1 and V2 with all parameters from RFC-1213 [2].

Community Strings

E-Series Ethernet Radio support 2 types of community strings, Read-only and Read-Write.

The read-only community string is used to access any of the read-only objects supported in the ER45e. This string can be up to 32 characters long. The

characters must be alpha numeric.

The read-write community string is used to write to any of the read-write objects supported in the ER45e. This string can also be used to read from any

of the read-only or read-write objects supported in the ER45e. This string can be up to 32 characters long. This string can be up to 32 characters long

and must be textual.

All community strings are cleared after a Factory Default.

Programmer & Diagnostics

Programmer

The programmer is used to set conguration parameters within the ER45e Ethernet radio modem and EB45e Ethernet base station. The utility permits

conguration of modems connected directly to the PC as well as over the air to a remote unit. Conguration parameters can be saved to a disk le for

later retrieval, or used for clone programming of other modems.

The conguration wizard can be used to provide Quick start generic templates.

Diagnostics

TView+ Diagnostics is used to gather diagnostic information about your Trio radios. This diagnostic information is useful in the process of installation,

maintenance and fault nding.

The TView+ Diagnostics software can be installed as part of the TView+ software suite (which includes the E45e, E450, M&K series programmers) or

from the stand alone package (zip le) which can be downloaded from the support section of the Trio Datacom website.

Firmware Updating

Firmware updates are eld programmable. New Firmware packs, containing new features and improvements are available from Trio Datacom’s Web

site (www.triodatacom.com).

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Understanding RF Path Requirements

A radio modem needs a minimum amount of received RF signal to operate reliably and provide adequate data throughput.

In most cases, spectrum regulatory authorities will also dene or limit the amount of signal that can be transmitted, and the transmitted power will

decay with distance and other factors, as it moves away from the transmitting antenna.

It follows, therefore, that for a given transmission level, there will be a nite distance at which a receiver can operate reliably with respect to the

transmitter.

Apart from signal loss due to distance, other factors that will decay a signal include obstructions (hills, buildings, foliage), horizon (effectively the

bulge between two points on the earth), and (to a minimal extent at UHF frequencies) factors such as fog, heavy rain-bursts, dust storms, etc.

In order to ascertain the available RF coverage from a transmitting station, it will be necessary to consider these factors. This can be done in a

number of ways, including

(a) using basic formulas to calculate the theoretically available signal - allowing only for free space loss due to distance,

(b) using sophisticated software to build earth terrain models and apply other correction factors such as earth curvature and the effects of

obstructions, and

It is good design practice to consider the results of at least two of these models to design a radio path.

Part D – System Planning and Design

Examples of Predictive Path

Modelling

Clear line of site

Radio path with good signal levels, attenuated only by free space

loss.

goodpath.pl3

Major Repeater Site

Field Site

Elevation (m)

756.69

309.67

Latitude

031 04 37.49 S

030 56 24.00 S

Longitude

150 57 26.34 E

150 38 48.00 E

Azimuth

297.05

117.21

Antenna Type

ANT450/6OM

ANT450/9AL

Antenna Height (m)

40.00

5.00

Antenna Gain (dBi)

8.15

11.15

Antenna Gain (dBd)

6.00

9.00

TX Line Type

LDF4-50

TX Line Length (m)

40.00

5.00

TX Line Unit Loss (dB/100 m)

6.79

TX Line Loss (dB)

2.72

0.34

Connector Loss (dB)

2.00

Frequency (MHz)

450.00

Path Length (km)

33.33

Free Space Loss (dB)

115.99

Diffraction Loss (dB)

0.00

Net Path Loss (dB)

103.75

Radio Type Model

EB450

ER450

TX Power (watts)

5.00

1.00

TX Power (dBW)

6.99

0.00

Effective Radiated Power (watts)

6.71

4.63

Effective Radiated Power (dBW)

8.27

6.66

RX Sensitivity Level (uv)

0.71

1.26

RX Sensitivity Level (dBW)

-140.00

-135.00

RX Signal (uv)

45.93

102.70

RX Signal (dBW)

-103.75

-96.76

RX Field Strength (uv/m)

453.14

545.42

Fade Margin (dB)

36.25

38.24

Raleigh Service Probability (%)

99.976

99.985

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Obstructed Radio Path

This path has an obstruction that will seriously degrade the signal

arriving at the eld site.

obstpath.pl3

Major Repeater Site

Field Site

Elevation (m)

703.83

309.67

Latitude

030 43 55.92 S

030 56 24.00 S

Longitude

150 38 49.51 E

150 38 48.00 E

Azimuth

180.10

0.10

Antenna Type

ANT450/6OM

ANT450/9AL

Antenna Height (m)

40.00

5.00

Antenna Gain (dBi)

8.15

11.15

Antenna Gain (dBd)

6.00

9.00

TX Line Type

LDF4-50

TX Line Length (m)

40.00

5.00

TX Line Unit Loss (dB/100 m)

6.79

TX Line Loss (dB)

2.72

0.34

Connector Loss (dB)

2.00

Frequency (MHz)

450.00

Path Length (km)

23.04

Free Space Loss (dB)

112.78

Diffraction Loss (dB)

16.71

Net Path Loss (dB)

117.25

Radio Type Model

EB450

ER450

TX Power (watts)

5.00

1.00

TX Power (dBW)

6.99

0.00

Effective Radiated Power (watts)

6.71

4.63

Effective Radiated Power (dBW)

8.27

6.66

RX Sensitivity Level (uv)

0.71

1.26

RX Sensitivity Level (dBW)

-140.00

-135.00

RX Signal (uv)

9.70

21.70

RX Signal (dBW)

-117.25

-110.26

RX Field Strength (uv/m)

95.74

115.23

Fade Margin (dB)

22.75

24.74

Raleigh Service Probability (%)

99.470

99.665

Part D – System Planning and Design

Effect of Earth Curvature on Long Paths

This path requires greater mast height to offset the earth curvature

experienced at such a distance (73km).

longpath.pl3

Repeater Site

Far Field Site

Elevation (m)

221.26

75.58

Latitude

032 01 21.63 S

032 33 00.00 S

Longitude

142 15 19.26 E

141 47 00.00 E

Azimuth

217.12

37.37

Antenna Type

ANT450/6OM

ANT450/9AL

Antenna Height (m)

40.00

5.00

Antenna Gain (dBi)

8.15

11.15

Antenna Gain (dBd)

6.00

9.00

TX Line Type

LDF4-50

TX Line Length (m)

40.00

5.00

6.79

TX Line Loss (dB)

2.72

0.34

Connector Loss (dB)

2.00

Frequency (MHz)

450.00

Path Length (km)

73.46

Free Space Loss (dB)

122.85

Diffraction Loss (dB)

22.94

Net Path Loss (dB)

133.55

Radio Type Model

EB450

ER450

TX Power (watts)

5.00

1.00

TX Power (dBW)

6.99

0.00

Effective Radiated Power (watts)

6.72

4.64

Effective Radiated Power (dBW)

8.27

6.66

RX Sensitivity Level (uv)

0.71

1.26

RX Sensitivity Level (dBW)

-140.00

-135.00

RX Signal (uv)

1.49

3.32

RX Signal (dBW)

-133.55

-126.56

RX Field Strength (uv/m)

14.65

17.64

Fade Margin (dB)

6.45

8.44

Raleigh Service Probability (%)

79.735

86.656

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By compressing the transmission energy into a disc or beam, the

antenna provides more energy (a stronger signal) in that direction,

and thus is said to have a performance “gain” over a basic omni

antenna. Gain is usually expressed in dBd, which is referenced

to a standard folded dipole. Gain can also be expressed in dBi,

which is referenced to a theoretical “isotropic” radiator. Either way,

if you intend to send and receive signals from a single direction,

there is advantage in using a directional antenna - both due to

the increased signal in the wanted direction, and the relatively

decreased signal in the unwanted direction (i.e. “Interference

rejection” properties).

Tuning the Antenna

Many antennas are manufactured for use over a wide frequency

range. Typical xed use antennas such as folded dipoles and yagis

are generally supplied with the quoted gain available over the

entire specied band range, and do not require tuning. Co-linear

antennas are normally built to a specic frequency specied when

ordering.

With mobile “whip” type antennas, it is sometimes necessary

to “tune” the antenna for the best performance on the required

frequency. This is usually done by trimming an antenna element

whilst measuring VSWR, or simply trimming to a manufacturer

supplied chart showing length vs frequency. These antennas would

normally be supplied with the tuning information provided.

Antenna Placement

When mounting the antenna, it is necessary to consider the

following criteria:

The mounting structure will need to be solid enough to withstand

additional loading on the antenna mount due to extreme wind, ice

or snow (and in some cases, large birds).

For omni directional antennas, it is necessary to consider the

effect of the mounting structure (tower mast or building) on the

radiation pattern. Close in structures, particularly steel structures,

can alter the radiation pattern of the antenna. Where possible,

omni antennas should always be mounted on the top of the mast

or pole to minimise this effect. If this is not possible, mount the

antenna on a horizontal outrigger to get it at least 1-2m away from

the structure. When mounting on buildings, a small mast or pole

(2-4m) can signicantly improve the radiation pattern by providing

clearance from the building structure.

For directional antennas, it is generally only necessary to consider

the structure in relation to the forward radiation pattern of the

antenna, unless the structure is metallic, and of a solid nature.

In this case it is also prudent to position the antenna as far away

from the structure as is practical. With directional antennas, it is

also necessary to ensure that the antenna cannot move in such

a way that the directional beamwidth will be affected. For long

yagi antennas, it is often necessary to install a breglass strut to

stabilise the antenna under windy conditions.

Alignment of Directional Antennas

This is generally performed by altering the alignment of the

antenna whilst measuring the received signal strength. If the signal

is weak, it may be necessary to pre-align the antenna using a

compass, GPS, or visual or map guidance in order to “nd” the

wanted signal. Yagi antennas have a number of lower gain “lobes”

centred around the primary lobe. When aligning for best signal

strength, it is important to scan the antenna through at least 90

degrees, to ensure that the centre (strongest) lobe is identied.

When aligning a directional antenna, avoid placing your hands or

body in the vicinity of the radiating element or the forward beam

pattern, as this will affect the performance of the antenna.

There are basically two types of antennas – omni-directional and

directional.

Omnidirectional antennas are designed to radiate signal in a 360

degrees segment around the antenna. Basic short range antennas

such as folded dipoles and ground independent whips are used

to radiate the signal in a “ball” shaped pattern. High gain omni

antennas such as the “co-linear” compress the sphere of energy

into the horizontal plane, providing a relatively at “disc” shaped

pattern which goes further because all of the energy is radiated in

the horizontal plane.

Directional antennas are designed to concentrate the signal into

“beam” of energy for transmission in a single direction (i.e. For

point-to-point or remote to base applications).

Beamwidths vary according to the antenna type, and so can be

selected to suit design requirements. The most common UHF

directional antenna is the yagi, which offers useable beam widths

of 30-50 degrees. Even higher “gain” is available using parabolic

“dish” type antennas such as gridpacks.

Antenna Gain

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Common Cable Types Loss per meter Loss per 10m

@ 450MHz @ 450MHz

RG58C/U 0.4426dB 4.4dB

RG213/U 0.1639dB 1.6dB

FSJ1-50 (¼” superex) 0.1475dB 1.5dB

LDF4-50 (1/2” heliax) 0.0525dB 0.52dB

LDF5-50 (7/8” heliax) 0.0262dB 0.3dB

RF Feeders and Protection

The antenna is connected to the radio modem by way of an

RF feeder. In choosing the feeder type, one must compromise

between the loss caused by the feeder, and the cost, exibility, and

bulk of lower loss feeders. To do this, it is often prudent to perform

path analysis rst, in order to determine how much “spare” signal

can be allowed to be lost in the feeder. The feeder is also a critical

part of the lightning protection system.

All elevated antennas may be exposed to induced or direct

lightning strikes, and correct grounding of the feeder and mast are

an essential part of this process. Gas discharge lightning arresters

should also be tted to all sites.

Note: All ETSI installations require the use of a lightning surge

arrestor in order to meet EN60950. See Part A - Preface for

lightning arrestor specications.

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Power Supply and Environmental

Considerations

General

When mounting the equipment, consideration should be given

to the environmental aspects of the site. The cabinet should be

positioned so that it is shaded from hot afternoon sun, or icy

cold wind. Whilst the radios are designed for harsh temperature

extremes, they will give a longer service life if operated in a more

stable temperature environment. In an industrial environment, the

radio modems should be isolated from excessive vibration, which

can destroy electronic components, joints, and crystals.

The cabinet should provide full protection from moisture, dust,

corrosive atmospheres, and residues from ants and small vermin

(which can be corrosive or conductive). The radio modem

will radiate heat from the in-built heatsink, and the higher the

transmitter duty cycle, the more heat will be radiated from the

heatsink. Ensure there is sufcient ventilation in the form of passive

or forced air circulation to ensure that the radio is able to maintain

quoted temperature limits.

Power Supply

The power supply should provide a clean, ltered DC source.

The ER45e modem is designed and calibrated to operate from

a 13.8VDC regulated supply, but will operate from 10-30 volts

(ltered) DC, or 11-16 volts For an EB45e or EH45e.

The power supply must be able to supply sufcient current to

provide clean ltered DC under the full current conditions of the

radio modem (i.e. When transmitting full RF power). See Section L

- Specications for more details of the power supply requirements.

Solar Applications

In solar or battery-backed installations, a battery management unit

should be tted to cut off power to the radio when battery levels

fall below the minimum voltage specication of the radio. In solar

applications, a solar regulation unit MUST ALSO be tted to ensure

that the radio (and battery) is protected from excessive voltage

under full sun conditions.

When calculating solar and battery capacity requirements, the

constant current consumption will be approximately equal to the

transmit current multiplied by the duty cycle of the transmitter, plus

the receive current multiplied by the (remaining) duty cycle of the

receiver.

The Tx/Rx duty cycle will be entirely dependent on the amount

of data being transmitted by the radio modem, unless the device

has been congured for continuous transmit, in which case the

constant current consumption will be equal to the transmit current

only (at 100% duty cycle).

Note: Operation below the minimum specied supply voltages

could result in poor radio performance. If the supply voltage falls

below 10Vdc the radio will shut down. Normal radio startup will not

occur until 10Vdc is supplied.

Site Earthing

Ensure that the chassis mounting plate, power supply (-) earth,

RTU terminal device, and lightning arrester, are all securely

earthed to a common ground point to which an earth stake is

attached. Please pay particular attention to 24Vdc PLC systems

using DC-DC converters to supply 13.8Vdc.

High Temperature Foldback

The ER45e will foldback the Transmit power by 6dBm if the internal

temperature sensor detects +70 degrees Celsius or greater. If the

remote is in foldback mode and the temperature is measured +67

degrees Celsius, the power will return to its original state.

Caution: There is NO readily serviceable internal fuse for

an EB45e or EH45e, and therefore they both MUST be

externally fused with a fuse and fuse holder (EB45e: 5

amp fast-blow fuse, EB45e(20W): 8 amp fast blow fuse,

EH45e: 1 amp slow blow fuse).

NOTE: The ER45e has a readily serviceable internal fuse.

Trio Part number: Part No. SM%FUSSQ5A)

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Part D – System Planning and Design

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Physical Dimensions - ER45e Mounting Cradle/Din Rail Mount (Optional)

Mounting Cradle

Din Rail Mount (Optional)

Din Rail Mount

The Din Rail Mount is an optional feature. The Mount is screwed onto the bottom of an ER45e Mounting Cradle giving the unit the

ability to be simply ‘clipped’ and Locked onto 3.5mm Din Rail.

3.5mm Din Rail

ER45e Mounting Cradle

The ER45e mounting cradle comes standard with the x4 mounting posts. If you want to purchase a new unit equip with the Din

Rail mount, you can either request to have the units sent with the Din Rail mount already screwed onto the mounting cradle

or have the Din Rail mount supplied separately along with x4 screws and x4 washers (screws: 3x8 Pan head, Washers: 3mm

Spring washers). In the case of attaching the Din rail mounts to older radios, please ensure that you radio’s mounting cradle

has the x4 mounting posts.

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Part D – System Planning and Design

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Part E – Getting Started

ER45e Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the ER45e Ethernet

Radio. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, with simple

explanations to get you up-and-running.

Mounting and Environmental

Considerations

The ER45e radio comes complete with a mounting cradle and is

attached to a panel or tray by means of screws or bolts, using the

hole slots provided.

Note: In high power or high temperature applications, it is desirable

to mount the radio with the heatsink uppermost to allow ventilation

for the heatsink.

The radio should be mounted in a clean and dry location,

protected from water, excessive dust, corrosive fumes, extremes

of temperature and direct sunlight. Please allow sufcient passive

or active ventilation to allow the radio modem’s heatsink to operate

efciently.

Warning: Where an ER45e is to be operated between 45°C and

60°C ambient, it must be installed in a restricted access location.

Typical Radio Setup

ER45e Connections Layout

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Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders

The RF antenna system should be installed in accordance with the

manufacturers notes.

The RF connector used on the E Series radios are N Type female

connectors. Always use good quality low loss feeder cable,

selected according to the length of the cable run. Ensure all

external connections are waterproofed using amalgamating tape.

Preset directional antennas in the required direction using a

compass, GPS, or visual alignment and ensure correct polarisation

(vertical or horizontal).

Communications Ports

System Port – RJ45

The System Port (available front and rear on EB/EH45e) is a multi-

function interface used for:

• Programming / Conguration of the radio

• Remote Diagnostics connections

To access these functions use the TVIEW+ Cable assembly (RJ45

Cable and RJ45 to DB9 Adaptor).

The TVIEW+ Cable is a standard CAT 5 RJ-45 (Male) to RJ-45

(Male) patch cable. It is intended for RS232 serial communications

only and should not be connected directly into an Ethernet port

of a PC. The Cable must be used in conjunction with the RJ-45 to

DB9 Adaptor.

TVIEW+ Adaptor Conguration:

Special user pinouts:

• Shutdown (Pin 4) - Active low for power save function In

order to put the radio into Shutdown mode, tie pin 4 to a

digital output on a SCADAPack, RTU or similar device.

When it is desired to turn the radio off, switching this digital

output must connect the radio’s pin 4 to ground. The (earth)

ground of both devices would also need to be tied together

as a common reference. (Pin 7 on the radio’s System port)

A 2 wire cable between SCADAPack and radio system port

is all that’s required, with an RJ-45 connector on the radio

end. The Shutdown pin may be left oating for the radio to

remain powered.

• External PTT (Pin 8) - Provides a manual PTT override

facility for enabling the transmitter. For testing this can be

activated by connecting PTT (Pin 8 ) to Gnd (Pin 7).

S yst e m

Port

Description DB9 Female

Pin 1 System port data out (RS232) Pin 2

Pin 2 System port data in (RS232) Pin 3

Pin 3 Factory Use Only - Do not connect No Connection

Pin 4 Shutdown No Connection

Pin 5 Programming Use Only (Grounded) Pin 5

Pin 6 Factory Use Only - Do not connect No Connection

Pin 7 Ground Pin 5

Pin 8 External PTT No Connection

Cross Over cable (Trunking System Port to

System Port)

Some circumstances require a user to trunk the system ports of

two units using an RJ45 cross over cable. Follow the diagram

below to create the cross over cable.

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Data Port

The Data Port is wired as a RS232 DCE, congurable for no

handshaking (3-wire) interface, or for hardware or software (X-on/

X-off) ow control. In most systems ow control is not required, in

which case only 3 wires need to be connected between the radio

and the application device.

Typical pins used:

• Pin 2 (RxD) - data output from the radio modem,

• Pin 3 (TxD) - data input to the radio modem,

• Pin 5 (SG) - signal ground.

See Part D – System Planning and Design - Data Connectivity, for

further details of other cable congurations.

RS232 Connector Pin outs (DCE)

Data Port, Female DB9

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LAN Ethernet Port

The LAN port is a 10/100 Base-T compliant port using an RJ-45

connector. These ports support both TIA/EIA-568-A & B wiring as they

have Auto MDI/MDIX Auto Sensing. This means you can use both

straight-through and cross-over type CAT-5 or better patch cables.

All RJ45 connectors must utilize mating plugs that include an integral

locking tab.

If termination of a cable is required, then the following wiring

arrangement should be followed (Compliant with TIA/EIA-568-A).

Note: Maximum differential voltage : 5v, 50mA max through each differential pair.

Note: If 100-BaseT connection speed is required, CAT-6 Shielded

cable should be used for installation to comply with ETSI EMC

directives.

Performing a Factory Default

Please read the following notes carefully. Conguration errors

with Ethernet connections can be difcult to nd and resolve. It

is strongly recommended that you follow these guidelines.

IP Address and Factory Default Reset

The factory default IP address of an E Series Ethernet radio is

192.168.2.15. If you do not know the IP address of the E Series

Ethernet radio you can either read the unit using the TVIEW

programmer or perform a factory default.

A factory reset will cause all previous conguration settings to be

erased and returned to the factory default values. A factory default

can be initiated by applying DC power to the radio (wait 45 seconds),

depress the factory default switch using a paper clip or similar object

and keep the switch depressed for 5 seconds until all ve LEDs

illuminate solid GREEN indicating the radio will return to the factory

default settings. Please wait 45 seconds for the factory default reset

process to complete.

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Power Supply Requirements

The ER45e Ethernet modem is designed and calibrated to operate

from a ltered 13.8Vdc regulated supply, but will operate from a

10-30Vdc (11-16Vdc for EB45e & EH45e) range. See Section L -

Specications for more details on power supply requirements

Caution: There is NO readily serviceable internal fuse for

an EB45e or EH45e, and therefore they both MUST be

externally fused with a fuse and fuse holder (EB45e: 5

amp fast-blow fuse, EB45e(20W): 8 amp fast blow fuse,

EH45e: 1 amp slow blow fuse).

The ER45e is designed to self protect from permanent damage if

the voltage exceeds 30VDC. The radio may need to be returned for

service if this occurs. The ER45e remotes have an in Series Diode

to protect against applied reverse polarity.

The radio modem can also be damaged if there is any potential

difference between the chassis-ground, RS232 signal ground,

power (-) input, or antenna coaxial shield. Before connecting any

wiring, ensure all components are earthed to a common ground

point.

Connect the antenna, RS 232 plug and LAN plug BEFORE

applying power to the unit.

Lastly, before inserting the power plug, please re-check that

the polarity and voltage on the power plug is correct using a

multimeter.

TVIEW+ Management Suite

Radio Conguration

This TVIEW+ Management Suite allows a number of features

including: Conguration (Local - serial, or Remote - over-the-air),

Remote Diagnostics Facilities and Firmware Upgrades.

The conguration wizard can be used to provide Quick Start

generic templates for the types of systems architecture you wish

to employ.

Example: Local conguration session –

1 Attach the programming cable from the PC to the System

Port of the radio

2 Launch TVIEW+ & Select “Programmer”

3 Select “Read” the radio

4 Change the conguration as required

5 Select “Write” the parameters back to the radio

Refer to Parts I & J – TVIEW+ Management Suite for detailed

operation of advanced features.

Activating the Transmitter

In most systems, the transmitter by default is controlled

automatically by the radio when it has data to transmit.

In some systems, such as full duplex point-to-point links or full

duplex point-to-multipoint base stations, it is desirable to run the

transmitter all the time (hot keyed).

Two mechanisms are provided to do this:

• The radio modem can be congured to transmit

continuously whenever powered, or

• The radio modem can be congured to transmit whenever

an external RTS signal (Pin 7) is applied to one (or either)

user ports. (To simulate an external RTS input, loop pins 6

to 7).

To operate in these modes, the radio must be congured via the

programming software.

Caution: When the radio is congured to transmit

continuously, ensure an RF load is present BEFORE

applying power to the unit.

NOTE: The ER45e has a readily serviceable internal

fuse Trio Part number: Part No. SM%FUSSQ5A) 5A

Fast Acting – Littelfuse part numbers 0451005. MRL,

0453005.MR and 0448005.MR can be used. These

fuses can be obtained from the following suppliers:

Farnell P/N: 9922199RL, Digikey P/N: F2587CT-ND,

Mouser P/N: 576-0451005.MRL

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Optimising the Antenna for best RX

signal

Once the unit is operational, it is important to optimise the antenna

tuning.

In the case of a directional antenna, it will be necessary to align the

antenna for the best received signal.

This can be done by using the (0-5VDC) output on Pin 9 of the

Data Port to indicate signal strength (RSSI). This voltage can be

converted to dBm using the chart below.

LED Indicators & Test Outputs

Radio is Powered

If all the LEDs are off, no power is reaching the radio modem.

Successful power-up is indicated by the “PWR” LED indicating a

continuous (healthy) GREEN state. Note that this LED is turned

RED when the transmitter is active.

Analog RSSI Output Characteristics - E Series Data Radio

0.5

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

-120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40

RF Level (dBm)

RSSI (DC Volts)

Part E – Getting Started- ER45e

Radio Errors

Internal radio management software monitors many aspects of

the radio hardware. Under certain circumstances radio faults

may prevent normal operation. In the event that these fault

conditions occur, the radio will enter an ERROR state and this

will be indicated by ashing ALL LEDs RED, then ashing a

pattern of GREEN or AMBER LEDs. The pattern of GREEN LEDs

represents the specic type of error that has occurred.

All other patterns indicate serious hardware errors. Please record

this pattern and return the result with the service return information.

Note (1): If external voltage is too high (>30Vdc) radio damage

may occur. If the external voltage is too low (<10Vdc) the radio

may not operate within specications.

Note (2) and (3): If the radio receiver or transmitter frequencies

are programmed outside the specied frequency ranges (model

type dependent), then normal radio operation may not be possible.

In this case, use TVIEW+ to set the receiver and/or transmitter

frequencies to be within the specied range. If this error occurs and

the frequencies are within the specied frequency ranges (model

type dependent), the radio will need to be returned for service.

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Received Signal Indicator

The “RX/SYNC” LED is used to indicate the state of the receiver.

If the LED is off, no signal is being received.

A RED indication shows that an RF carrier is being received, but

no data stream can be decoded. This will briey happen at the

very start of every valid received transmission or may indicate the

presence of interference, or another user on the channel.

A continuous GREEN indication shows that the modem is locked

and synchronised to the incoming signal, and has excellent Bit

Error Rate (BER). Any losses of synchronisation (BER errors) are

shown as a visible RED icker of the LED.

Note: This might only be apparent on a PTMP slave when only

receiving.

Verifying Operational Health

It is possible to verify the operation of the radio modem using the

indicators provided by the unit. The state of the transmitter and

receiver, and data ow can be interpreted by the indicator LEDs

(see below).

Note: LAN Port and Data Port’s RxD and TxD will be Active on

Data Flow

Data Flow “breakout” LEDs

There are also two LEDs to indicate data ow into and out of the

two user ports.

Input data to be transmitted is shown as a RED ash, and received

data to be output to the port is shown as a GREEN ash.

If data is alternately owing in and out quickly, then the indicator

appears orange.

Full Duplex – PTMP Master Tx

Half Duplex – Master or Slave (Tx)

Half Duplex – PTMP Slave Rx

Half Duplex – Master or Slave (Rx)

Full Duplex – PTP Master or Slave

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EB45e Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the EB45e Base / Repeater

Ethernet Radio. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, with

simple explanations to get you up-and-running.

Mounting and Environmental

Considerations

The EB45e Base Station is housed in a 2RU 19” rack enclosure.

The 4 mounting holes on the front panel should be used to secure

the unit to the rack.

The radio should be mounted in a clean and dry location,

protected from water, excessive dust, corrosive fumes, extremes

of temperature and direct sunlight. Please allow sufcient passive

or active ventilation to allow the radio modem’s heatsink to operate

efciently.

All permanent connections are made at the rear of the unit. This

includes: Power, Antenna, Communications Ports, Digital I/O

and System Port. The front panel has an additional System Port

connection point for easy access.

Warning: Where an EB45e is to be operated between 50ºC and

60ºC ambient, it must be installed in a restricted access location.

Full Duplex Considerations

The EB45e is designed for continuous full duplex transmission.

An automatic thermostatically controlled fan will operate whenever

the internal temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius and turn off

again when the temperature goes below 35 degrees Celsius.

External Duplexer Considerations

The EB45e is normally supplied with separate Tx and Rx ports for

connection to an external duplexing system.

Depending on the frequency band of operation and the Tx/Rx

frequency split, internal band reject duplexers are available.

Power Supply and Protection

The power supply should provide a clean, ltered DC source. The

EB45e Ethernet Radio is designed and calibrated to operate from

a 13.8VDC regulated supply, but will operate from 11-16 volts

(ltered) DC.

The power supply must be able to supply sufcient current to

provide clean ltered DC under the full current conditions of the

radio modem (i.e. When transmitting full RF power). See Section L

- Specications for more details of the power supply requirements.

Caution: There is NO readily serviceable internal fuse for

an EB45e or EH45e, and therefore they both MUST be

externally fused with a fuse and fuse holder (EB45e: 5 amp fast-

blow fuse, EB45e(20W): 8 amp fast blow fuse, EH45e: 1 amp slow

blow fuse).

Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders

See ER45e Quick Start Guide

Communications Ports

See ER45e Quick Start Guide Section

TVIEW+ Management Suite - Radio

Conguration

See ER45e Quick Start Guide Section

Optimising the Antenna for VSWR and

best RX signal

See ER45e Quick Start Guide Section

20W Power Amplier option

The 20W power amplier is primarily used for the purpose of

overcoming Tx combiner losses. In such cases of a 20W power

amplier being required, an Rx preamp may also be required.

Note: 20W power amplier options may not be available in all

Countries. Please contact the factory to conrm availability.

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Digital Inputs and Outputs

The EB45e provides a facility for two channels of digital user inputs

and outputs (Digital User I/O). Information on how to control and

monitor this I/O using TVIEW+ Diagnostics can be found in Part J -

TVIEW+ Management Suite - Remote Diagnostics & Network

Controller.

All user I/O is optocoupled for isolation between the EB45e and

uses equipment. When using the I/O facility the I/O electrical

characteristics and ratings must be observed. Failure to observe

these ratings may result in equipment damage.

Inputs

Two User Inputs are available. They have identical interface

characteristics. Each input has an internal resistance of 470 Ohms.

Some form of switching contact (i.e: switch, relay) is normally used

to change the state of the input. Both an isolated and non-isolated

input conguration is possible.

Typical Radio Setup

TVIEW+ Diagnostics will recognise an input as being ON when the

switch is closed. If the switch is open (or not connected) TVIEW+

diagnostics will recognise the inputs as being OFF.

Outputs

Two User Outputs (Open Collector) are available. They have

identical interface characteristics. The maximum current allowed

through each output is 20mA. External resistors must be used

keep the current below this value.

Each output has an internal resistance of 100 Ohms. Ohms law

can be used to calculate the resistance required for a specic

voltage (keeping the current below 20mA). Nominally 1K Ohm is

used for a +13v8 supply and 330 Ohms for a +5v supply.

When the OUTPUT is OFF, V = Vs. No current will ow when

output is off.

When the OUTPUT is ON, V = nominally 2.3 volts . Current is set

by resistor.

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Bar Graph Indicators

The bar graph indicators on the front panel provide variable

information regarding the performance of the Base Station. To

enable / disable the bar graph display depress the Display ON /

OFF button. The display will turn off automatically after 5 minutes.

DC Supply:

Indicates the supply input voltage at the exciter module. Typically

13.8Vdc.

Indication: <10Vdc no LED’s on, 10-10.9VDC LED’s RED, 11-

15.6Vdc All LED’s GREEN, >=15.7Vdc last LED RED.

Tx Power:

Indicates forward RF power output as measured at the TX

antenna port. Typically +37dBm or +43dBm for a 20W version.

Indication: <20dBm no LED’s on, 20-40.6dBm (11.5W) LED’s

GREEN, >=40.7dBm last LED RED.

Tx Drive:

Indicates exciter drive level. Typically +20dBm.

Indication: <10dBm no LED’s on, 10.0-25.9dBm LED’s GREEN,

>=26.0dBm last LED RED.

Rx Sig:

Indicates receive signal strength. Typically -85 to -65dBm.

Indication: <-120dBm no LED’s on, -120 to -110.1dBm LED’s RED,

>=-110dBm LED’s GREEN.

RxFreq. Offset:

Indicates offset of receiver AFC - useful in determining frequency

drift. Typically 0kHz.

Indication: Single GREEN LED to indicate current value, <-3.6kHz

or >+3.6kHz LED is RED. No signal, all LED’s OFF.

Note: 5 second peak hold circuitry.

Part E – Getting Started - EB450

Test Mode

The Bar Graph indicators have a Test Mode, which cycles all LED’s

for correct operation (before returning to their normal operation).

To activate this mode, simply depress the ON / OFF button while

applying power to the unit.

Factory Default

To Perform a factory default on an EB45e you must:

• Depress the Display ON/OFF button until the LED indicators

begin to ash. (Approx 15 seconds)

• Release the Display ON/OFF button for at least 1 Second.

• Depress the Display ON/OFF button again unit the LED

indicators stop ashing. (Approx 15 seconds)

Hardware Error

hardware errors are indicated on the status LEDs

by all LEDs ashing RED at a rate of 1Hz. This indicates internal

communications to the exciter has been lost. Contact Trio Support

to conrm course of action. The base station may need to be

returned to Trio Datacom for repair.

Received Signal Indicator

The “RX/SYNC” LED indicates the state of the receiver.

If the LED is off, no signal is being received.

A RED indication shows that an RF carrier is being received, but

no data stream can be decoded. This will briey happen at the

very start of every valid received transmission or may indicate the

presence of interference, or another user on the channel.

A continuous GREEN indication shows that the modem is locked

and synchronised to the incoming signal, and has excellent Bit

Error Rate (BER). Any losses of synchronisation (BER errors) are

shown as a visible RED icker of the LED.

Note: This might only be apparent on a PTMP slave when only

receiving.

Data Flow “breakout” LED

There are also two LEDs to indicate data ow into and out of the

two user ports.

Input data to be transmitted is shown as a RED ash, and received

data to be output to the port is shown as a GREEN ash.

If data is alternately owing in and out quickly, then the indicator

appears Orange.

LAN activity LED

The “Active/Link” LED is used to indicate the state of the LAN

port. If the LED is OFF, there is no activity at all on the LAN port.

A GREEN indication shows an established Ethernet link. The

LED will ash AMBER to indicate Ethernet data transmission is

occurring.

LED Indicators & Test outputs

Radio is Powered

If all the LEDs are off, no power is reaching the radio modem.

Successful power-up is indicated by the “PWR” LED indicating a

continuous (healthy) GREEN state. Note that this LED is turned

RED when the transmitter is active.

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EH45e Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the EH45e Hot Standby

Base / Repeater Station. This section provides additional step-by-

step instructions to install, commission and operate the EH45e

Hot Standby Base Station. This document should be read in

conjunction with the EB45e Base Station Quick Start Guide.

The EH45e is a fully redundant, hot standby digital Ethernet radio

base / repeater station providing automatic changeover facilities.

The EH45e is designed as a modular solution, comprising 2

identical EB45e base station units (standard) linked to a central,

fail-safe monitoring and changeover controller (Hot Standby

Controller). Either base station may be taken out for maintenance

without the need for any system down time. The automatic

changeover is triggered by out of tolerance (alarm) conditions

based on either RF and/or user data throughput parameters.

Part E – Getting Started - EH450

Features and Benets

• Individual and identical base stations with separate control

logic changeover panel

• Modules are hot swapable without user downtime

• Flexible antenna options – single, separate Tx & Rx, two Tx

and two Rx

• Both on-line and off-line units monitored regardless of active

status

• Also refer to the common Features and Benets list of the E

Series Data Radio

Base / Repeater Unit

Hot Standby Controller Unit

Base / Repeater Unit

Note: HSC RF connectors not used on ETSI version

Rear View

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Operational Description

The Hot Standby Controller (HSC) unit is a 1RU rack mounted

module that interfaces to two physically separate base stations

(each 2RU rack mounted modules) via a number of RF and data

cables.

Both base stations are operating simultaneously and both units

are constantly receiving signals, however only data from one base

station, the “online” base station is directed to the user equipment.

The online base station is the only base station transmitting at any

time. The Hot Standby Controller has the following functions:

• Diplex the transmit and receive paths (Assuming internal

duplexer tted), TX Only.

• Amplify and split the incoming signal two ways so both base

stations receive at once.

• Monitor status reports from both base stations to identify

faults and swap over the online base station if required.

• Switch the antenna via internal coaxial relay duplexer to the

online base station transmitter and inhibit the ofine base

station from transmitting.

• Switch the User port and the Data port through to the online

base station.

An optocoupler based switch in the base station controller directs

data to and from ports A and B on the rear panel directly to the

Data Port on the on-line base station without any involvement from

the Hot Standby controller microcontrollers (apart from selecting

the on-line base). This provides protection of the system from

failure of the microcontroller.

As well as the Data Port, each base has a system port. The system

port of each base station is interfaced to the microcontroller on the

Hot Standby controller. This allows the microcontroller in charge

of selecting the base station to receive diagnostic messages from

each base station to decide their health.

The base station has it’s own system port on the rear panel and

this is interfaced to the Hot Standby Controller Module. The HSC

will route diagnostics at the rear panel system port to and from the

system ports of the base stations.

Warning

The base station front panel system port has priority over the

rear panel port, which is used for communication between the

base station and the Hot Standby Controller. This is to permit

service personnel to recongure the base station module without

disconnection from the Hot Standby Controller. It should be noted

however, that when the front panel port is accessed, a changeover

event will occur due to lost communications with the Hot Standby

Controller.

Ethernet Port redundancy

The Hot Standby set up does NOT have Ethernet redundancy.

Any requirements for Ethernet redundancy must be established

externally.

Mounting and Environmental

Considerations

The EH45e Hot Standby Base Station is housed as a 5RU 19” rack

mounted set, encompassing 2 x 2RU Base Station units and 1 x

1RU Hot Standby Controller unit. The mounting holes on the front

panels should be used to secure the units to the rack.

The unit should be mounted in a clean and dry location, protected

from water, excessive dust, corrosive fumes, extremes of

temperature and direct sunlight. Please allow sufcient passive or

active ventilation to allow the radio modem’s heatsink to operate

efciently.

All permanent connections are made at the rear of the unit. This

includes: Power, Antenna, Communications Ports, Digital I/O

and System Port. The front panel has an additional System Port

connection point for easy access.

The Base Station front panel system ports must not be used while

in this conguration.

Part E – Getting Started - EH450

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Communications Ports

The Data Port and System Port of each Base Station connect

directly to the Hot Standby Controller units corresponding ports

with the cables provided. Ensure all clamping screws on the Data

Port cables are rmly secured and the System Port cables are

clipped in correctly. See gure below for further details.

Note: Only the front or rear User System Port can be used at any

one time on the Hot Standby Controller.

Power Supply and Protection

The EH45e has facilities for dual power supplies to provide for a

redundant system. A separate power supply should be used for

each of the Base Station units. The Hot Standby Controller unit has

connections for dual power supplies and it is recommended that

the power supplies from each of the Base Stations also be used to

power the Hot Standby Controller unit. See Figure below for further

details. See ER45e Quick Start Guide Section for detailed wiring

information.

The Hot Standby Controller units B Data Port connects directly to

your application device and the System Port connects directly to

your local PC. See EH45e Quick Start Guide Section for further

details.

Part E – Getting Started - EH450

Note: HSC RF Connectors not used on ETSI version

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Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders

There are 3 primary antenna connection options. All connectors

used are standard N Type sockets. See gures below for further

details.

See ER45e Quick Start Guide for detailed wiring information.

Part E – Getting Started - EH450

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Front Panel Operation

Switches

Select Switch

The 3 position switch (1 / Auto / 2) on the front panel provides the

following functionality:

• Position 1: base station 1 is forced into operation

• Position Auto: changeover hardware will select the online

base station

• Position 2: base station 2 is forced into operation

The select switch is also used to identify the target base station for

conguration programming.

Adjacent to the select switch are two LEDs: These LEDs indicate

the current active base station.

Select LEDs

• Green - Auto Mode

• Red - Remote Force

• Amber - Local Force

2 Green Firmware Download

2 Amber Test Mode

2 Red Fatal Error - refer User Manual

Reset Switch

This is a momentary close switch which when depressed will reset

all LED alarm indications.

System Port

There are two system port connection points, one on the rear panel

and one on the front panel. Both have the same functionality and

can be used for local diagnostics, rmware front panel downloads

and hot standby controller testing. To access the system port use

the diagnostic/programming cable supplied.

Note: When connection is made to front panel system rear system

port is disabled.

Alarm Status LEDs

There are 10 alarm LEDs on the front panel, ve for base 1 and

ve for base 2. These LEDs provide a general indication of base

station status. More detailed base station status information is

available by using the diagnostic utility software.

The indicated alarms for each base station are:

Freq. => Frequency Error

RxSig => Receive Signal (RF) Error

Data => Receive Data Error

TxPower => Transmit Power (RF) Error

Supply => DC Voltage Error

The status of each alarm is represented as follows:

OFF => Unknown

Green => No Error

Red => Current (active) Error condition

Amber => Recovered Error condition

Any active or recovered error LEDs will turn to green after the reset

alarms switch has been pushed or remotely reset.

Part E – Getting Started - EH450

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Part F - Operational Features

Multistream functionality (SID

codes)

The E 45e radios sends data messages in packets. A feature of the

E 45e radios is that an address can be embedded in each packet.

This address is called the stream identier code (SID).

By conguring a user serial port for a specic SID code, it is

possible to steer messages to similarly congured ports between

radio modems. In effect, it is possible to use the multiple serial

ports available on the E 45e radios, to enable multiple protocols

to share the same RF channel. The SID codes also facilitate the

use of other features such as TView diagnostics. Unique selective

routing, repeating, and data splitting functions available in the

radio modems conguration allow data steering and bandwidth

management in complex systems.

See Part I - TView+ Management Suite - Programmer and Part J

- TView Remote Diagnostics and Network Controller for details.

Collision Avoidance (digital and

RFCD based)

Where multiple “unsynchronised” protocols coexist on a common

“multiple access” radio channel, there is always a possibility that

both “hosts” may poll different “remote” devices at the same time.

If both devices attempt to answer back to the single master radio

at the same time, it follows that a collision could occur on the radio

channel.

To facilitate the operation of multiple protocol operation on the

radio channel, a transparent collision management system has

been implemented : See Part I - TView+ Management Suite

- Programmer for details.

Digital Collision Avoidance System

If the “multiple access master” has been congured for full duplex

operation, it is possible to use the inbuilt collision avoidance

signalling system.

Once the master radio receives a valid incoming data stream

from a remote, a ag within the “outbound” data stream is used to

alert all other remote devices that the channel has become busy.

Remote devices wishing to send data will buffer the message

until the channel status ag indicates that the channel is clear. A

pseudo-random timing value is added to the retry facility to ensure

that waiting remotes do not retry at the same time.

RF Carrier Detect RSSI based Collision

Avoidance

In half duplex systems, the receiver’s RF carrier detect is used to

inhibit the transmitter whilst a signal is being received.

Digipeater Operation

A feature of the E 45e radio modems is the ability to internally

repeat data packets to provide stand alone repeater facilities

without the need for external intelligence.

This is done by programming “SID Codes” to “Repeat” a stream or

range of streams. Wizard templates can be used to simplify setup

of this and other features.

See Part I - TVIEW+ Management Suite for details.

TVIEW+ Diagnostics

The E 45e radios have an inbuilt remote conguration and

diagnostics utility.

This facility allows transparent remote access to the key

conguration and operating parameters of the radio.

See the TView+ Diagnostics User Manual for more information.

Part F – Operational Features

Poor VSWR Sensing

To protect the transmitter, forward and reverse power are

measured on each transmission.

If a VSWR of 3:1 or greater is measured, transmitter output power

is reduced to +31 dBm. (ER45e only)

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Part G – Commissioning

Check DC power connector for correct voltage (10-30VDC for

ER45e and 11-16VDC for EB45e and EH45e) and polarity,

BEFORE plugging in the power connector.

Power-up

Upon power up, the radio will self test and shortly after the green

power LED will be displayed.

Failure of the power LED to light indicates no power, or failure of

the fuse due to incorrect polarity or over-voltage. Or you may have

the System port of the unit plugged into your network, this will

cause the radio to go into shutdown mode.

Other failure such as fatal internal errors will initiate error modes

as detailed in Part E - Getting Started: LED Indicators and Test

Outputs.

LED Indicators

Will depend on the system architecture. If the device is a remote

site receiving a base station with a constant carrier, then the

RXSIG/SYNC LED should be green to indicate healthy reception of

the wanted signal.

If the site has been congured as a constantly transmitting base

station, then the PWR/TX LED should show red.

In other types of systems, TX and RX bursts would be indicated by

the RX or TX LED’s as above.

Data ow to and from the data port is indicated by the TXD/RXD

LED for the data port.

The “Active/Link” LED is used to indicate the state of the LAN port.

(See Part E – Getting Started: LED Indicators and Test Outputs.)

Data Transfer Indications

Bi-colour LEDs are provided to indicate RS232 data being

transmitted and received on the data port. A RED ash indicates

a byte (or bytes) of incoming data from the serial line which will

be transmitted to air, and a green ash indicates a byte of data

received “off air” being released onto the serial line.

If data is being sent to the radio modem and the Data LED does

not ash RED, this may indicate a wiring or conguration problem.

Check that the TX and RX data lines are correctly wired (see Part

E – Getting Started: LED Indicators and Test Outputs).

Also check that character set and parity settings (i.e. N,8,1 etc) are

set identically at the terminal and the radio modem. Note that some

incorrect settings of the character set parameter can still produce

transmittable data, even though the data will not be understood by

the application.

The “Active/Link” LED is used to indicate the state of the LAN

port. If the LED is OFF, there is no activity at all on the LAN port. A

GREEN indication shows an established Ethernet link. The LED will

ash AMBER to indicate Ethernet data transmission is occurring.

Antenna Alignment and RSSI

Testing

Once the RXSIG LED is lit, it is possible to conrm RX signal

strength and align a directional antenna by monitoring the RSSI

output.

This DC voltage appears at Pin 9 of Port B.

A ground reference can be obtained from chassis ground or Pin 5

of Port A or B.

The chart below shows Pin 9 voltage as it relates to signal

strength.

Part G – Commissioning

Link Establishment and BER

Testing

Once communications has been established, it is possible to

conrm the packet error rate performance of the radio path, and

thus estimate the BER gure.

There are a number of tools provided to do this. The easiest is to

use the “indicative packet error test” provided within the TVIEW+

Diagnostics under “statistical performance tools”. Alternatively, it is

possible to use hyper terminal, or other packet test instruments or

PC programs to run end to end or perform “loopback” testing.

Please note that when using a “loopback plug” some

understanding of the packetising process is necessary, since each

“test message’ must be carried in a single packet for meaningful

results to be obtained.

Note also that in PTMP systems, allowance must be made for

collision potential if other data is being exchanged on the system.

VSWR Testing

VSWR testing is achieved using specialized VSWR testing

equipment, or a “Thruline” power meter that measures forward and

reverse power.

VSWR is the ratio between forward and reected transmitter

power, and indicates the health and tuning of the antenna and

feeder system.

VSWR should be better than 2 to 1, or expressed as a power ratio,

<6dB or no more than 25%. To activate the radio’s transmitter for

VSWR testing, use:

a) An RTS loop

b) A system port PTT plug with pins 7&8 shorted.

Analog RSSI Output Characteristics - E Series Data Radio

0.5

1.5

2.5

3.5

4.5

-120 -110 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40

RF Level (dBm)

RSSI (DC Volts)

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Part H - Maintenance

Routine Maintenance

Considerations

The E 45e hardware itself does not require routine maintenance.

However all radio products contain crystal frequency references,

and the stability of these crystals changes with time. The effect

of this is that the product will slowly drift off frequency, and

eventually it will require re-calibration. E 45e radios are designed

with high quality, low drift specication references, to ensure a

long maintenance free lifespan. The length of this lifespan will

depend on the severity of temperature extremes in the operating

environment, but is normally 3–5 years. Extended frequency drift

can be detected using TVIEW+ Diagnostics “Freq error” parameter.

Generally, re-calibration is achieved by replacing the radio in the

eld with a spare, and returning the radio to a service centre for

re-calibration and specication testing at moderate cost.

Routine maintenance should be performed on external equipment

subject to greater environmental stresses including antennas, RF

feeder cables, backup batteries and cooling fans (if required). This

maintenance should include testing of site commissioning gures

such as received signal strength, VSWR, P/S voltage etc.

Part H – Maintenance

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Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer

Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite -

Programmer

Introduction

This manual covers the installation and operation of the E 45e

TVIEW+ Management Suite which incorporates 3 utilities:

• Programmer for conguration of the radio RF parameters,

system parameters and data ports

• Diagnostics* for real-time monitoring and logging of radio

performance parameters

• Firmware Update for loading new rmware releases into the

radio data modem

All utilities can be run on any IBM compatible computer running

Windows 2000® and above. This section describes use of the

programmer and rmware Update utilities in detail. Users should

refer to the separate WinDiags User Manual for information about

this utility.

The programmer is used to set conguration parameters within

the ER45e data radio modem and EB45e base station. The utility

permits conguration of modems connected directly to the PC as

well as over the air to a remote unit. Conguration parameters

can be saved to a disk le for later retrieval, or used for clone

programming of other modems.

All conguration parameters are held in non-volatile memory

(NVRAM) on the Data Radio Modem. Conguration is fully

programmable via the Systems Port using the programming

adaptor and cable supplied. Disassembly of the unit is not required

for any reason other than for servicing.

The diagnostics utility permits monitoring and logging of radio

performance parameters for the E 45e Ethernet radio Range, E

Series* and M Series* data radio modems and base stations.

It supports homogeneous systems of radios as well as mixed

systems of E 45e, E450 and M450 series radios.

The rmware update utility permits eld upgrade of the rmware

in an ER45e Ethernet radio modem, EB45e base station and

EH45e hot standby unit connected directly to the PC. An E-Series

Programming Cable is required to be connected to the units

system port to load rmware into the unit.

* Requires the optional DIAGS Network Management and Remote

Diagnostic Facility to be installed - per radio.

Installation

Unit Connection

Programmer and Diagnostics Utilities

The unit is connected to the PC using the supplied DB9-RJ45

adaptor cable (part no. TVIEW+ Cable) for local conguration

changes or diagnostic monitoring. The cable should be connected

to the RJ45 System Port of the unit and a valid PC serial port (e.g.

COM 1) DB9 connector.

(See Part E - Getting Started: Communications Ports)

Firmware Update Utility

The unit to be updated with rmware connects to the PC using the

TVIEW+ Cable. The cable should be connected to the system port

on the unit and a valid PC serial port (See Appendix C for details)

DB9 connector.

Software

Please take a moment to read this important information before

you install the software.

The installation of this Software Suite is a 2 step process.

Step 1 completes the typical installation of the TVIEW+

Management Suite and will install the Programming Software

together with the E 45e documentation.

Step 2 installs the Diagnostic Software and is optional. This step is

only required if your radios have Remote Diagnostics enabled.

STEP 1: Installation - TVIEW+ Management

Suite

Note: If a previous version of the TVIEW+ Management Suite has

been installed on your PC, you must uninstall it via Control Panel

“Add/Remove Programs”.

• Close down all other programs currently running.

• Place the CD-ROM in the drive on the PC.

• Using Windows Explorer locate the les on the CD-ROM.

• In Windows Explorer double click on the le called

TVIEW+_(Version#)_install.exe

• After the installer starts follow directions.

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Programmer

Main Window

When rst started, the programmer is in le mode as indicated by

the mode eld at the bottom right of the panel shown below. In this

mode it is possible to open a previously saved conguration le, or

congure various programming options and save the conguration

to a le. Also when rst started the programmer will be in ER450

mode. The Mode can be switched by going to -> Modem ->

E-Series and selecting ER-45e, or simply connect locally to an

ER45e unit and select read on the programmer.

To commence programming a unit (radio remote or base station)

a session must rst be established by using the “READ” function.

If you have a Hot Standby Set-up and are locally connected to the

Hot Standby Controller, The programmer will read the currently

‘active’ Base. To select which base you want ‘active’ there is a

switch on the front panel of the Hot Standby Controller that controls

active base toggling.

The READ function reads the current conguration from the unit

and displays it in the main window. The “mode” displays changes

to local or remote depending on the type of session selected at the

read function. Several options in the main window may be blanked

out until a session has been established with a unit.

Note: Changing any item on the menu will in general not take effect

until data is written back to the unit using the “WRITE” function.

The procedure to follow for normal programming of unit is:

• Read unit

• Congure parameters (or Open a previously saved

conguration le)

• Write unit

Several modems of the same radio type can be programmed with

the same conguration using the clone facility described in Clone

Mode. It is important to note that when using this facility the cloned

radio should be of the same type to ensure it does not operate

outside its capability.

Part I – TVIEW+ Management Suite - Programmer

STEP 2: Installation - TView Diagnostic

Software (Optional)

Note: If a previous version of the “TView WinDiags” software has

been installed on your PC, you must uninstall it via Control Panel

“Add/Remove Programs”.

• Close down all other programs currently running.

• Place the CD-ROM in the drive on the PC.

• Using Windows Explorer open the “Diagnostics” directory on

the CR-ROM.

• Double click on the le called setup.exe

• After the installer starts follow directions.

Other:

The current E Series Ethernet Manuals are supplied and installed

as part of the TVIEW+ Management Suite installation in Adobe

Acrobat format.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is provided on the CD-ROM for installation

if required.

TVIEW+ Front Panel

When started the TVIEW+ front panel appears. The larger buttons

permit each of the ve utilities to be started. The diagnostics button

may be greyed out if this utility has not been installed or found in

the correct le directory. Access to Advanced Set-up Parameters

and an exit facility are provided by the remaining 2 buttons.

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Pull Down Menus and Toolbar Buttons

The items on the pull-down menus can be selected either directly

with a mouse or using the ALT key in combination with a HOT KEY

(e.g. ALT-F to select the le menu). Several of the functions within

each menu are also available on the toolbar (click once to select).

File Menu

The le menu allows the user to load (open) or save conguration

data as well as to quit the program. The les are saved with an

“.cfg” le extension

Open (also available on the toolbar)

This function is used to load an existing conguration le that

can be used to directly program the radio or to use as a starting

point to edit conguration parameters. Note that a session must

be established with the unit by initially reading the conguration

parameters from the unit prior to being written to a unit.

If in le mode the modulation type will not be displayed. If in local/

remote mode and a le that was saved from local/remote mode is

opened, then modulation type will be imported and used, but only

if it is valid for the connected hardware. If not, then the unit’s read

modulation type will be used.

Save (also available on the toolbar)

This function is used to save the current conguration parameters

to a le for future recall.

If in “le mode” only basic RF, Port and System parameters are

saved and re called. If in local/remote mode then modulation type

is saved and re called.

Print (also available on the toolbar)

This function prints out the conguration data to the default printer

in a standard format. There are no options for this item.

This should be used if a complete record is required for site/unit

conguration. Firmware/Modulation/Diags/Hardware type are all

printed.

Exit (also available on the toolbar)

This function terminates the program. The user is requested to

conrm this selection before exiting the application.

Modem Menu

This radio menu allows conguration data to be read from

and written to the unit (remote radio or base station) using

the selected PC serial port connection (see Settings menu).

The action of reading the conguration establishes a session

with the unit. Communications is maintained with the unit to

ensure that the session remains open. If the session has

been lost due to data transmission errors or disconnection of the

programming cable it will need to be re-established to ensure any

updated conguration is written successfully to the unit.

Read (also available on the toolbar)

This function establishes a session with the unit, reads

conguration data from the unit and displays it in the programmer

main window. When selected a dialogue window appears

prompting the user to choose whether the unit to read is local

(connected directly to the serial port or remote (connected over the

air to the unit connected to serial port). Unit no. (Serial no.) must

be entered and the stream SID code is “on” (default =0)). After

conguration data is read from the unit it is available for editing

and writing back to the unit or saving to a le. The progress of data

transfer to or from the unit is indicated by a message window as

well as a rotating indicator in the bottom right hand corner of the

main window.

Write (also available on the toolbar)

This function writes conguration data displayed in the main

window to the unit and reboots the unit. When selected a dialogue

window appears prompting the user to conrm whether to proceed.

A progress indicator in the bottom right hand corner of the main

window is displayed while data is being read. This selection is

only available if a session has been previously established and

maintained with the unit.

This dialogue provides a facility for reversing any remote

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conguration changes that cause unexpected results resulting in

the device reverting to previous conguration if contact is lost.

Choose “Make changes and resume contact” to safeguard

changes. Some parameter changes (such as frequency change)

will, by denition, automatically result in lost contact.

Choose “Make changes anyway and nish” to complete intentional

changes which will result in lost contact.

After conguration data has been written, the session with the unit

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is closed and the programmer reverts to le mode.

Note: In general, any change made on the programmer screen

must be written to the unit (using the write function) to become

permanently stored. However, changes to Power adjust, Mute

adjust and Tx/Rx trim take immediate effect to allow test and

adjustment prior to permanent storage via the write function.

Cancel Session (also available on the toolbar)

This function closes the session with unit and puts the programmer

back into le mode. All conguration changes are discarded

including changes to Power Adjust, Mute Adjust and Tx/Rx Trim.

Wizard (also available on toolbar)

This function permits the user to select standard congurations

after the conguration from a unit has been read or a le opened.

The user is prompted via a series of dialogue windows to select the

desired conguration that can then be written to the unit (remote

radio or base station).

Clone Mode

This function permits writing of the same conguration data to

several units. This feature is normally used for conguring data

radio modems connected locally.

The procedure is:

• Read the conguration from the rst unit.

• Congure the parameters (or open a previously saved

conguration le).

• Select Clone Mode (Modem menu).

• Write the conguration to the rst unit.

• The changes will take effect when unit is repowered.

• Connect the next unit.

• Write the next unit which establishes a session and

recognises the unit serial number and type, which then

congures the unit

• Repower the unit for changes to take effect

• Repeat the last 3 steps for the remaining units.

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Settings

This menu permits selection of the PC serial port (COM1 to

COM16 if available) to be used for communications with the

unit. COM1 is the default selection and if a different port is to be

used it must be set before establishing a session by reading the

conguration from a unit. Whilst a session is established with a

unit this menu can not be accessed.

Help

The Help buttons within the Programmer will automatically take

you to section within the user manual when you click it.

Ethernet Port Conguration

The E Series Ethernet radios have the option to manually congure

your IP parameters (Static) or have the unit obtain IP information

automatically (DHCP).

Static IP conguration - Once Static has been selected, you can

manually congure your IP parameters.

IP Address: your IP address gives your radio a host/network

interface identication and network location address. This will allow

Ethernet Data packets to be delivered to specic nodes within your

network.

Net-Mask: Net-Masking allows you to break your net work up

into smaller realms that may use existing address space more

efciently, and, when physically separated, may prevent excessive

rates of Ethernet packet collision in a larger network.

Gateway: The Gateway is the node within your network, typically

a router, that your unit will send data to when the destination of an

Ethernet Packet falls outside of the units Net-Mask.

Data Port Conguration

Data from this user ports is multiplexed for transmission over the

air. The Data Port can be congured separately for the Character

layer (Data speed, number of data bits, number of stop bits, parity),

Packet layer and Handshaking (ow control). The Data Port must

be enabled if required. You can do this by setting the check box at

the top of its conguration section.

Character Layer

There are two standard formats and a custom format that can be

selected by checking the appropriate control button to the left of

the description. The standard formats are:

• 9600,N,8,1 (data speed = 9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1

stop bit)

• 4800,N,8,1 (data speed = 4800 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, 1

stop bit)

A non-standard format can be selected via the Custom button that

displays a dialogue box to permit selection of data speed, parity,

number of data bits and stop bits. Once selected the OK button

should be used to complete the selection. The custom selection

is also displayed in the main window below the Custom button.

Packet Layer

There are two standard congurations and a custom

conguration which can be selected by checking the appropriate

control button to the left of the description. There are essentially

two basic modes of operation for the packet assembler and

disassembler (PAD).

The rst is where the PAD operates in a standard mode with data

received at the port being immediately sent over the radio channel.

The second is a store and forward or delayed mode where whole

data packets are received from the port before being sent over the

radio channel.

In both cases data is sent over the radio channel in variable length

frames and delineation of these frames is dependent on the

conguration selected as well as the characteristics of the data

stream received at the data port.

The packet layer conguration options which can be selected are:

Standard (live framing)

With standard live framing data received from the host by the

modem is immediately placed into a frame and transferred onto

the radio channel. This minimises “store and forward” delays in the

data transmission.

If a stream of characters is received by the modem, then several

characters at a time may be placed into the same frame. The

number of characters in the frame depends mainly on the

respective baud rates of the user port and the primary channel

baud rate of the modem, as well as the level of overheads

experienced on the radio channel and the user data stream.

The number of data bits associated with the user data stream will

also have an effect on the average size of a frame. For instance

the number of stop bits, and number of data bits per character.

The system designer must choose the best compromise of all

the above items to ensure the most efcient method of data

transmission.

Note: The rst few characters are always packetised and sent by

itself regardless of all the above variables.

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• A pre-dened minimum time delay between packets

received at the port. Typically the time delay would reect the

absence of a couple of characters in the data stream at the

specied user port baud rate.

• Limiting the maximum number of characters which can be

put in the data frame sent over the radio channel.

• Receipt of a selected end of message (EOM) character at

the port. An ASCII carriage return (character 13) is often

used for this purpose.

As each data frame to be transmitted over the radio channel

has overhead data consisting of checksums and SID codes.

The system designer must determine the best compromise

between the ratio of overhead versus user data which

depends on packet size and user data packet transmission

latency.

SLIP / DIAGNOSTICS

SLIP is a well known protocol for transferring binary data

packets over a data link. Each data packet is delineated by

<FEND> characters, and a substitution mechanism exists

that allows these characters to be included in the data

packet. Appendix B describes the SLIP protocol which is

used extensively in UNIX™ based systems, and is closely

associated with TCP/IP networks.

The elds which can be congured are:

• Character Input timer: Set the input timer value in ms or

enter zero to disable. Range 0 - 255.

• Maximum Frame Size: Set the maximum number of

characters or enter zero to disable. Range 0 - 4095.

• Minimum Frame Size: Set the maximum number of

characters or enter zero to disable. Range 1 - 255. Only

available when AES Encryption is on.

• EOM Character: Select the check box to the left of the

description to enable and enter the EOM character as a

decimal value. Range 0 - 255.

• LIVE Framing: Select the check box to the left of the

description to enable live framing mode.

Note : When AES encryption has been turned ON, the packet layer

is modied to suit the xed format requirements of AES encryption.

This may result in changes to the data latency and throughput in

some modes.

The diagnostics controller package uses the SLIP protocol to

communicate between base station and remote modems.

DNP-3 / IEC870

This selection congures the PAD driver to implement the

DNP-3 Protocol and IEC870 Protocol.

Pull Down Menu Selection

The PAD driver can be congured for a number of vendor

specic protocols by selecting the desired option.

Custom Format

This selection permits PAD driver to be congured in a variety

of ways and requires a greater understanding of the system

design.

For the modem to successfully transmit its packets (or

frames) of data over the radio channel, it must be told on

what basis to delineate data packets received at the data

port. Once the end of a data packet has been received at the

port the data frame is closed and transmission over the radio

channel commences. Delineation of data packets can be

congured to occur via any combination of:

Modbus

This selection congures the PAD driver with options

automatically set to implement the MODBUS protocol, e.g. 5

mSec timer.

Custom

Other congurations of the PAD driver can be selected via

the Custom button which displays a dialogue box to permit

selection of several conguration options as follows:

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• Xon/Xoff

If the ow control mechanism is XON/XOFF then

the modem uses the standard ASCII control codes

of DC1 {^Q=11(Hex)=17(Dec)} for XON and DC3

{^S=13(Hex)=19(Dec)} for XOFF. The DTR input line is totally

ignored.

Note: There is no substitution mechanism employed in the

XON/XOFF protocol, so care must be taken when transferring

binary data to ensure that invalid ow control characters are

not generated.

Advanced

This button provides access to the advanced features of the port

conguration. When selected a dialogue box appears which

Disabled

This selection disables the DCD output on the port. This selection

is not permissible if hardware based ow control has been

selected.

RF Carrier Detect

This selection causes DCD to be asserted at the onset of a an RF

signal that is higher than the mute setting. This will generally occur

several milliseconds before data is transmitted from the port.

Data Detect (RS485 Flow Control)

This selection causes DCD to be asserted when data is about

to be transmitted from the port. This option is not available if

handshaking is set to “None” or “Xon/Xoff”.

RF Parameters

This section of the main window permits adjustment of transmitter

and receiver, radio channel modulation scheme, frequency trim

and advanced features.

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Handshaking (Packet Modes Only)

If the standard PAD is selected (i.e. Any settings apart from

SLIP/Diagnostics), then ow control can be either hardware

handshaking, XON/XOFF protocol or none.

The XON/XOFF ow control is not supported when using the SLIP/

Diagnostics protocol.

The Handshaking section of the screen allows the selection

of either of the handshaking methods as well as allowing

handshaking to be disabled.

Details of the two handshaking methods are given below.

Hardware

The modem acts as Data Communications Equipment (DCE) and

supplies to the host controller the following interface signals:

Data Set Ready (DSR)

Data Carrier Detect (DCD)

Clear To Send (CTS)

Receive Data Output (RXD)

The host controller must act as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)

and supplies to the modem the following interface signals :

Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

Request To Send (RTS)

Transmit Data Input (TXD)

DCD: DCD has several modes of operation. It is set to TRUE

when data is being transferred from the modem to the host - RXD

line active. The signal is asserted approximately 500ms before the

start bit of the rst character in the data stream and remains for

approximately 1 character after the last bit in the data stream. The

other modes of operation are dependent on the advanced settings.

DSR: DSR is permanently set to TRUE.

CTS: The CTS is a signal from the modem to the host informing

the host that the modem is able to accept incoming data on the

TXD line. It responds to the actions of the RTS line similar to the

operation of a “standard” line modem.

The CTS is FALSE if the RTS line is FALSE. Once the RTS line is

set to TRUE (signalling that the host wants to send some data to

the modem on the TXD line), then the CTS will be set TRUE within

1ms, if the modem is capable of accepting more data.

The CTS line will be set to FALSE if the transmit buffer in the

modem exceeds 4075 bytes, or the number of queued frames

exceeds 29 to ensure that no overow condition can occur.

RTS: The RTS line is used for two reasons. The rst is to assert

the CTS line in response to RTS. The RTS line can also be used to

key up the transmitter stage of the modem.

DTR: The DTR line is used for ow control of data being sent

from the modem to the host controller. When the host is able to

accept data it sets this line to TRUE, and if data is available within

the modem, it will be sent to the host. If the host cannot accept

any more data, then it sets the DTR to FALSE, and the modem will

stop all transmissions to the host.

Permits selection of the source for the port DCD output signal.

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Transmitter

The transmitter can be congured for transmit frequency and

power level.

Frequency

The required transmit frequency in MHz can be entered in the

display eld. The programmer checks that the selected frequency

is in the range for the particular model of radio and provides

warnings if it is not.

Power Parameters

Remote - Minimum: 15dBm, Maximum: 38dBm

5W Base - Minimum: 30dBm, Maximum: 38dBm

20W Base - Minimum: 37dBm, Maximum: 43dBm

Power Adjust

The currently selected transmit power is displayed below the button

in dBm. The power level can be adjusted by selecting this button

which displays a dialogue box. The up/down keys, or a typed in

value, can be used to select the required power level in dBm steps.

There are two methods for setting the power.

Using Factory Calibration

To use the factory calibration of the radio the desired power is

set immediately using the OK button in the dialogue box. This

method permits the transmit power to be set without energising

the transmitter. Note that although the transmit power has been

adjusted it must be written to NVRAM using the modem “Write”

function to ensure it is retained after a power on reset.

Using a Power Meter

To overcome manufacturing variations in the power setting a more

accurate setting of power can be achieved by the selecting the

“Test With Meter” button in the dialogue box. This displays another

dialogue box warning the user that the transmitter is about to be

energised and that the power meter used should be able to handle

at least 10 Watts from the modem. Selecting OK in this warning

dialogue box will energise the transmitter which will also be indi-

cated by the red transmit LED on the unit. The power is adjusted

using the up/down keys until the required power level is obtained.

Selecting OK will retain the power setting and turn the transmitter

off. Note: Although the transmit power has been adjusted it must be

written to NVRAM using the modem “Write” function to ensure it is

retained after the modem is rebooted. Selecting “stop test” will stop

and leave you in power adjust box. “Cancel” will stop test and take

you back to the main window.

Receiver

The receiver can be congured for receive frequency and mute

level.

Frequency

The required receive frequency in MHz can be entered in the

display eld. The programmer checks that the selected frequency

is in the range for the particular model of radio and provides

warnings if not.

Mute Adjust

The currently selected mute level is displayed in the main window

below the button in dBm. The mute level can be adjusted by

selecting this button which displays a dialogue box. The up/down

keys, or a typed in value, can be used to select the required mute

level in dBm steps. Whilst a session is in progress with a unit the

mute level adjustment is live. Selecting OK will retain the mute

level setting. Note that although the mute level has been adjusted

it must be written to NVRAM using the modem “Write” function to

ensure it is retained after the modem is rebooted.

Whilst the modem is capable of receiving extremely weak radio

signals, and successfully extracting the data content from the

waveforms the mute level should be set to assist the modem in

ltering out unwanted signals. Unwanted signals can be the result

of background noise or interference. The mute level should be set

at a level above these unwanted signals and at a level low enough

to detect the wanted signal. Detection of a received signal above

the mute level is indicated by the “RxSig” LED on the unit.

Modulation

The radio modem utilises a DSP to control the modulation of

transmit signals and demodulation of received signals. This

provides greater exibility in the ability of the radio modem to

support new modulation schemes whilst maintaining compatibility

with existing modulation schemes.

The currently selected modulation scheme is displayed in the main

window below the select button. The modulation scheme can be

adjusted by selecting this button which displays a dialogue box.

The desired modulation scheme can then be selected from the

pull-down menu in the dialogue box and retained using the OK

button.

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The type of modulation available for selection is dependent on the

model of radio. Modulation types are sorted using the following

criteria : Country of Approval (FCC, ETSI, ACA), Radio Channel

Bandwidth (12.5kHz or 25kHz), Radio Mode (E Series, M Series,

D Series or Legacy) and over the air speed (2400bps, 4800bps,

9600bps, 19k2bps).

Only modulation schemes suitable for the radio model in use are

available for selection. Please consider the following notes when

choosing a modulation:

Country of Approval :

FCC : for use in North America and other countries who use FCC

approved radios.

ACA : for use in Australia and New Zealand.

ETSI : for use in Europe and other countries who use ETSI

approved radios.

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Tx/Rx (Frequency) Trim

The currently selected frequency trim, which is common to both

transmitter and receiver, is displayed in the main window below

the button in Hz. The frequency trim can be adjusted live by

selecting this button which displays a dialogue box. The up/down

keys can be used to select the required frequency offset in steps

pre-determined by the radio modem. Selecting OK will retain

the frequency trim setting. Note that although the frequency

trim has been adjusted it must be written to NVRAM using the

modem “Write” function to ensure it is retained after the modem is

rebooted.

This facility permits correction for drifts in the frequency reference

caused by component aging. For example, a standard crystal

may vary in fundamental frequency operation over 1 year by one

part per million. An adjustment range of ± 10ppm, displayed in Hz,

has been allowed for and if this is insufcient the unit should be

returned to the dealer/factory for re-calibration.

Advanced

System Parameters

This section of the main window congures the PTT control,

collision avoidance, stream setup for routing of data, advanced

features and provides unit information.

PTT (Press To Transmit) Control

RF transmission can be congured to occur permanently,

automatically on data received on the Serial Port, or RTS

being asserted on the Serial Port. A PTT timeout facility can be

congured to limit the period for which the transmitter is enabled.

Each option is selected by setting the control to the left of the

description on the main window. When PTT is active the “Tx” LED

on the unit is illuminated and RF power is being fed to the antenna.

Permanent Tx

This will cause the transmitter to be permanently enabled (keyed)

and displays another dialogue box warning the user that the

transmitter will be energised immediately after the conguration

is written to the unit. Selecting OK conrms this setting. The other

PTT selections are disabled when this option is selected.

Note: This option is only available for full duplex units when being

programmed locally.

Auto On Data

This will cause the transmitter to be enabled (keyed) automatically

on data received at the Serial Port and included in a complete

frame for transmission over the radio channel. The maximum

period for which the transmitter will be enabled is limited by the

PTT timeout setting.

From Serial Port RTS

This will cause the transmitter to be enabled (keyed) on Serial Port

RTS being asserted. The maximum period for which the transmitter

will be enabled is limited by the PTT timeout setting. Applications

which rely on establishing a link ahead of data being transferred

require this method of activation.

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Receiver Full Duplex

This check box should only be ticked when the radio is operating in

“full duplex” mode and with a “full duplex” hardware platform. For

standard half-duplex remotes this option should not be ticked. For

other modes please consult the factory for further information.

Note: This parameter is set in the factory to the correct state and

should not be altered without factory consultation.

Legacy Modulation Schemes: Some modulation types are

specically for backwards compatibility. This includes D Series

compatibility mode. These legacy modes should only be chosen

when backward compatibility is required as their performance is

inferior to the generic modulation schemes (bandwidth and RF

sensitivity).

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PTT Timeout

The PTT timeout facility is used to disable the transmitter if it

exceeds the designated time. The timeout value can range from 1

to 255 seconds and the facility is disabled by setting a zero value.

The timeout value chosen for this should be set according to

system requirements which may include:

• Prevention of a remote unit remaining keyed up and locking

out all other remote units in a point to multipoint system.

• Limiting the period a remote unit remains keyed up to

prevent battery drain in a low power application.

Note: If a PTT timeout occurs before completion of a data

transmission data will be lost.

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Serial Port Stream Setup

This button brings up a dialogue box to permit editing of Stream

Identier (SID) codes which are used by the modem as the

addressing mechanism for data stream routing. A SID code is

always placed at the start of each data frame as it is sent over the

radio channel. The receiving modems use this SID to determine

how to route the data message.

The following diagram illustrates the structure of the stream routing

function for each data port.

User Port

This option is selected by clicking on the User Port button and

lling in the RXSID and TXSID elds to the right. The radio comes

precongured with default values.

In User Port mode all SID code operations are performed

transparently to the user data. Data placed into a user port which

has been assigned a specied SID code, will only be received by

a modem at the other end of the radio link that has a user port

assigned with the same SID code. The SID code is added by the

radio modem to the user data stream and removed by the radio

modem when user data is outputted to the serial port.

Two SID codes values are available in user port mode RXSID and

TXSID. The RXSID codes apply to the data being received by the

modem, and the TXSID codes apply to the data being transmitted

by the modem. This allows for different transmit and receive codes

if required, but generally they would be both the same.

A situation where Tx and Rx SID codes may be different is in a

repeater conguration. In this type of application all data messages

sent to the repeater will be “repeated”. Thus by having different Tx

and Rx codes, a control unit will not “hear” its own transmission,

and remotes will not hear the reply from any other remote.

For more information please consult the Trio E Series training

material available as a power point slide from our website, www.

triodatacom.com

Ethernet Port Stream Setup

By default the Ethernet Stream Identier Code (SID) is set to 250

and the Bridge SID for Downstream is only available when radio

mode parameter is set to Bridge.

The SID numeric is appended onto the front of each Ethernet

packet sent over the air. This allows receivers to lter wanted

messages apart from unwanted messages.

When a unit is in Bridge mode, the Bridge SID parameter will

become accessible. This allows you to control the direction of data

ow. The SID parameter should be congured to match you access

point’s SID (or upstream unit) and the Bridge SID parameter

should be congured to match you remote’s SID off that bridge or

Downstream unit.

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The diagnostics facility also uses SID codes. The diagnostics

data simply uses a different data stream to the user data, but is

processed internally by the modem. If access to the diagnostics

facility is required, similar to when the diagnostics utility is used

with the modem, then the data port concerned and the diagnostics

stream, must have the same SID codes assigned to them.

Alternatively the System port can be used, which is 19.2K, Slip.

Trunk Streams

In the Trunk Streams mode, data that is inputted into the modem

for transmission must have a SID code appended to the start of the

data packet. This mode requires the use of a “SLIP” interface as

congured using the packet layer.

Trunk Steam mode is normally used in conjunction with Trio

Diagnostics software, when connection to a MSR Stream Router

or when connecting radios together such as a back-to-back

connections as used in multiple point to point links.

In Trunk Stream mode a range of SID codes can be transmitted

and received via a data port. This range is specied when this

mode is selected. In a typical application, such as a back to back

connection as used in a multiple point to point links, where all

data (including diagnostics) from one radio needs to be “trunked”

through to the other radio, the range used is 0 to 255. Trunked

mode allows a congurable selection of data streams to be

“trunked” to other equipment yet the data remains separated as the

SID codes are appended to each packet of data outputted.

Repeat/Translate Conguration

The modem is capable of operating in a repeater mode. Each user

port can be congured as a separate repeater. The associated

user ports are effectively disconnected from the “outside world”

when in repeater mode. Data received from the radio channel is

passed directly to the transmitter, and placed back onto the radio

channel.

The repeater must receive a complete frame of data before it

is retransmitted. In some systems this store and forward delay

may be signicant, and careful selection of maximum frame sizes

congured at the source unit must be considered to minimise the

delay.

To enable the mode select “Repeat Range” in the Type eld and

specify the range of SID codes for which will be repeated.

Maximum of 2 repeat ranges can be used, ensure there is no

overlap of SID ranges.

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Translate Streams

This function is similar to repeat streams however it also translates

the SID code from one value to another as the repeating function

occurs.

This mode can be used to controlled data repeating in systems

where more than one repeater is required, such as store and

forward system or pipe-lines. If translate is not used then a ‘Ping

Pong’ effect would occur between to adjacent sites.

Maximum of 16 translates can be used. Do not translate from the

same SID more than once.

Diagnostics Setup

Polled Diagnostics

The Diagnostics Processor can be congured to listen for

diagnostics on a range of SID codes. The factory default is SID

code 0 (From Stream 0 To Stream 0). The diagnostics responses

are sent back over the same stream as the questions.

Diagnostics Repeat

This option can be toggled on and off by clicking the button. Some

applications will require that a repeater unit in a point to multipoint

system repeats diagnostics frames only.

This will be the case when the system diagnostics controller is

connected to a remote unit in the system, and it polls the system

population from this point. The master unit must retransmit

any diagnostic frames that are not addressed to itself onto the

remainder of the population.

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Automatic Diagnostic Reports

This option allows the conguration of automatic diagnostics.

This option automatically appends diagnostics messages when

user data is transmitted. This option can be toggled on and off by

clicking the “Enable” button.

Minimum Report Interval : Species the amount of time before a

diagnostics message is appended to the next user data message.

Diagnostic Stream: Species the SID code used for the automatic

diagnostics message.

Controller Destination Address: Species the address of the

Diagnostics Controller Software that is receiving the automatic

messages and displaying them. This value must match that

specied in the TVIEW diagnostics software conguration.

Collision Avoidance

In a point to multipoint system the master unit (usually a base

station) can transmit at any time and the remotes will all receive

the broadcast signal. However, if more than one remote unit

transmits at a time, then a collision will occur during the multiple

transmissions, resulting in a loss of data from one or more units.

Two collision avoidance mechanisms have been included in the

modem. The standard (Digital) method utilises a signalling channel

which is embedded in overhead data transmitted over the radio

channel. The second method utilises detection of a carrier signal to

postpone transmission of data. Both methods require conguration

of several options for successful operation.

The desired option for collision avoidance is selected by checking

the control button to the left of the description on the main window.

None

When selected this turns off all collision avoidance mechanisms.

This should only be used in point to point applications.

Digital

This is the standard method of collision avoidance and utilises a

channel busy indication bit in the signalling channel transmitted to

all remotes for control. When selected a dialogue box appears and

several options must be congured:

• Mode – “Master” or “Remote”. When the master unit

receives a valid transmission from a remote unit it sets the

channel busy indication bit. This busy bit is interpreted by

the other remotes to not transmit. Once the transmission

from the rst remote ends the master unit resets the busy

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bit to indicate the channel is now clear to transmit on. The

master unit, which is normally a base station, takes about

5ms to detect a transmission from a remote unit and set the

channel busy indication bit on the radio channel. During this

period collision of remote transmissions can still occur and

is unavoidable.

Note: The master must be permanently keyed.

• Backoff Method – “Retry after Tx Attempt” or “Delay before

Tx Attempt”. The method chosen is system dependent and

can only be congured if the mode is “remote”. The former

is best used when data responses from remotes are largely

asynchronous. The latter is best used when this is not the

case.

• Backoff Timing – “Maximum Slots”, “Time per Slot”. This

can only be congured if the mode is “remote”. When a

remote is ready to transmit data but it nds the busy bit from

the master set it holds back its transmission for a random

“backoff” time after which it tries to transmit data again. This

ensures that modems waiting to be allowed to transmit do

not re-attempt to do so at the same time. The “Maximum

Slots” (1 to 16) and the “Time per Slot” (1 to 255ms) are

used to calculate the backoff time by multiplying the slot

time by a random number between 1 and the maximum slot

number. For example if the time per slot is 30ms and the

maximum slots is 4, the random backoff times can be 30,

60, 90 or 120ms.

As the channel busy indication bit is critical for reliable operation

default interpretation of this bit is dened in the remote units. If

the master modem stops transmission (or has not yet started) the

remote will interpret that the channel is busy and will not transmit

until the master comes on line.

Carrier Detect

This method of collision avoidance utilises a carrier transmitted

to all remotes to indicate that the radio channel is busy. When

selected a dialogue box appears and several options must be

congured:

• Mode – “Master” or “Remote”. When the master unit

receives a valid transmission from a remote unit it transmits

a carrier signal to indicate busy. Of course the master

will also initiate a transmission if it has data to send. The

transmitted carrier is interpreted by the other remotes to not

transmit. Once the transmission from the rst remote ends

the master unit stops transmission to indicate the channel is

now clear to transmit on. The master unit, which is normally

a base station, takes about 5ms to detect a transmission

from a remote unit and transmit a carrier signal. During this

period collision of remote transmissions can still occur and

is unavoidable.

Note: The master can only be a full duplex unit and cannot

be permanently transmitting. For half duplex and simplex

systems all units should be set as “Remote” (no Master).

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• Backoff Timing – “Maximum Slots”, “Time per Slot”. This can

only be congured if the mode is “remote”. When a remote

is ready to transmit data but it detects a carrier signal from

the master set it holds back its transmission for a random

“backoff” time after which it tries to transmit data again. This

ensures that modems waiting to be allowed to transmit do

not re-attempt to do so at the same time. The “Maximum

Slots” (1 to 16) and the “Time per Slot” (1 to 255ms) are

used to calculate the backoff time by multiplying the slot

time by a random number between 1 and the maximum slot

number. For example if the time per slot is 30ms and the

maximum slots is 4, the random backoff times can be 30,

60, 90 or 120ms.

Unit Information

The information displayed is intended to assist the user to identify

the radio modem as well as support should their services be

needed.

Model Type refers to the type of unit. The ER45e is a remote

unit and the EE45e is a exciter inside a Ethernet base station

unit. Gen III will be noted where Gen III hardware is detected.

Freq Band & Bandwidth refers to the frequency band

supported by the radio as well as the channel bandwidth. For

example 51A02 is a type 51 band with a 25kHz channel.

Serial Number is unique to each unit and is set within the unit

at time of production as well as included on the label xed to

the unit.

Firmware Pack refers to the rmware package version

installed in the radio. There are several components

associated with microcontroller and DSP rmware installed

and a single version number is used to identify them.

Diags Installed is set to yes or no depending on whether the

diagnostics key has been set in the unit.

Unit Information (Details)

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More detailed information is also available to assist in identifying

components installed in the unit (remote, base station or hot

standby).

The additional information provided is:

• Controller Rev refers to the microcontroller rmware

component version for the radio.

• DSP Code Rev refers to the DSP rmware component

version for the radio.

• Processor Board ID refers to the processor board

identication number and hardware revision information for

the radio.

• RF Deck ID refers to the RF deck board identication

number and hardware revision information inside the radio.

• Production Build Code refers to the automated production

test and calibration sequence used during manufacture of

the radio.

• Hardware indicates whether the radio is half or full duplex.

• Unit Type indicates whether the unit is recognised as a

remote or base station.

• Tx and RX Frequency Range indicates the frequency range

for which the radio is capable of being operated in.

In the case of a base station unit the following additional

information is provided:

• Base Firmware Pack refers to the rmware package

version installed in the base station (front panel) controller

which is separate to the radio installed. There are several

components associated with this rmware package and a

single version number is used to identify them.

• Base Controller Rev refers to the microcontroller rmware

component version for the base station.

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Encryption (option upon purchase)

Within this tab you will notice two options:

• Disabled - This option will disable the radios encryption

capability.

• Enabled - This option will enable the radios encryption

capability. Once selected, you will be required to enter an

alpha-numeric or hexadecimal string

Encryption Setup

128 bit AES Encryption can be enabled in the radio. Radios that

have 128-bit AES encryption enabled can only communicate with

other radios that have AES encryption enabled and use the same

encryption key.

AES Encryption is enabled by selecting the Enabled button

and entering an “Encryption key”. The “Encryption key” must

be between 8 and 16 characters long. The key can contain

ASCII or hexadecimal characters. When entering hexadecimal

characters, the format must be “0xDD” where DD is a sequence of

hexadecimal digits. (0-9,A-F).

When a radio conguration is read from a radio that already

has AES encryption enabled, the encryption key will be shown

as “**************” in the programmer to indicated encryption is

enabled. Since there is no mechanism to see the encryption in

plain text you must ensure the encryption key is recorded in a safe

and secure place for future reference.

Note : When AES encryption is enabled in the radio, the Serial Port

packet layer settings may be modied to ensure compatibility with

AES encryption mode.

Note : AES encryption is subject to export restrictions and may not

be available in all countries.

Radio Modes (Ethernet)

There are three different Ethernet modes you can congure your

radio to be.

Access Point - Denes the Access Point in a Network. The function

of the access point is to manage bridges and remotes beneath it.

There must be one and only one Access point per

Radio network.

Remote - A remote radio in the network. The function of a remote

is to communicate with the Access Point either directly or via one

or more Bridges.

Bridge - A radio that provides network extension between an

Access Point or another BRIDGE and additional REMOTES. A

BRIDGE is a device with dual personalities, behaving as a RE-

MOTE to its Access Point for 50% of the time, and then behaving

as an Access Point for its REMOTES for the remaining time.

Security

Within the Security menu you will notice you have three available

tabs to select from.

Please note that all parameters within the security menu

are NOT saved within a saved conguration. Security

features can only be written in a live programming session.

SNMP

Within this tab you will notice 3 selectable options:

• Disabled - This will Disable the SNMP functionality of the

radio.

• SNMP V1 - will enable the Radio to use SNMP V1 RFC1213.

• SNMP V2 - will enable the Radio to use SNMP V2 RFC1213.

Whenever you enable SNMP V1 or V2 you are required to

enter two community strings. The community strings dene the

relationship between an SNMP server system and the client

systems. This strings acts like a password to control the clients’

access to the server.

• Read community string - allows Read only access to the

unit’s SNMP data.

• Write community string - allows write only access to the unit.

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Password

The Password tab is used to give your units conguration

protection. You will notice you have two options:

• Disabled - This allows the radios conguration can be read/

written to without a password.

• Enabled - This prompts the user for a password upon

starting a programming session. To set the Password, write

an alpha numeric string of no longer than 16 characters long

into to the Password box, then write the same string into the

conrm password box beneath it.

Messages

The message window provides a log of error messages occurring

during use of the programmer utility. Several error messages may

occur as a result of an inappropriate selection.

Status Bar

The status bar is located at the bottom of the main window and

provides information regarding communication actions occurring

with the radio data modem.

Additional elds located on the status bar include:

• Unit ID refers to the identication label used by the

diagnostics utility. This is currently the same as the unit’s

serial number.

• Mode refers to the type of session established. It can be a

File, Local indicating a local port connection to the unit or

Remote indicating communications is via a radio channel.

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Part J – Appendices

Appendix A - Firmware Updates

Part J – Appendices

Remote and Exciter Firmware update

Overview

Firmware updates are to be performed on a unit connected locally to

the PC. It is recommended that all cabling to the unit be disconnected

prior to commencing rmware update to minimise any interruption to

the process or disturbances of signals on cables still connected. All

other TView+ Management Suite utilities should also be exited during

the rmware update process.

Please down load the Latest Firmware Pack from the Trio website At:

http://www.triodatacom.com/scada_supp.php

Firmware Update Method for Radios Se-

rial No: 600000 or above.

To perform a Firmware update on an E series Ethernet Radio under

this you must follow the following instruction to establish a connection

to it’s embedded HTML Web server.

IP Address and Factory default Reset

The Factory default IP address of the ER45e is 192.168.2.15 if you

do NOT know the IP address of your ER45e you are trying to perform

a Firmware Upgrade on, you will need to activate a factory default

reset. A factory default reset will cause all previous conguration

setting to be erased and returned to the factory default values.

A factory default on a remote can be initiated by applying DC power

to the radio (wait 45 seconds), depress the factory default switch by

using a paper clip or a similar object and keep the switch depressed

for 5 seconds until all 4 LEDs illuminate solid GREEN indicating

the radio will return to the factory defaults settings. Please wait 30

seconds for the factory default reset process to complete.

A factory default on a Base station can be initiated by applying DC

power to the radio (wait 45 seconds). Then depress the Display

ON/OFF switch until the Display LEDs begin to ash (Approx 15

seconds), then release the button for at least 1 second, then depress

it again until the front LED indicators stop ashing (Approx 15

seconds).

Connection to Embedded HTML Server

The ER45e Radio contains an embedded Web Server. To Perform a

Firmware upgrade in the

ER45e, you will need to

connect your PC to the

LAN port of your radio,

and direct your browser

to the IP address of the

locally connected unit. It

is strongly recommended

that you follow these

guidelines for successful

connection to the radio.

1) Ensure the ER45e is powered and has fully booted. This is

indicated by a solid green power LED. It takes about 45 seconds

for the radio to fully power up.

2) Disconnect you PC from any other internet/LAN networks.

Failure to do so may create a conict in IP addresses or the ER45e

might not meet the subnet mask specied by you network.

3) Connect your PC Ethernet Port to the units LAN Port using an

RJ-45 Patch Cable. Cross over cables will also work. Successful

cable connection is indicated be a solid Green “Link LED on the

LAN port.

Note: The LAN port will also ash amber when data is being

transferred.

4) Ensure your PC LAN Port is congured for a suitable IP address.

You can do this by conguring the LAN settings via the control pan-

el. Navigate to your Windows “Start” button and open Control Panel

-> Network Connections -> Local Area Connection -> Properties.

Scroll down and select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and the click on

Properties. You will now see the window as shown. Ensure “Obtain

IP Address Automatically” is NOT selected. It is recommended that

you manually specify a compatible IP Address. In this example, a

factory default radio is being Firmware upgraded. The IP address

of the radio is 192.168.2.15 and a compatible IP address for the

PC would be 192.168.2.1. Click OK to accept the changes.

Note: Check with your Network Administrator before allocating IP

addresses as each LAN/WAN network is different.

5) You should start your web browser and insert the IP address of

the ER45e into the URL. In this case, we type “192.168.2.15” and

the conguration page is now displayed in the browser.

Note: You may need to disable a web proxy (if in use) or disable or

modify your local rewall to ensure security rules allow access to

the ER45e’s IP address.

Performing a Firmware Update

Once you have entered the Radios embedded HTML home page.

Up the top of the page there are some buttons, select the Firmware

Update button.

Allow a few moments for the Firmware Update page to load. Once

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the page has loaded, you should be able to see two headings,

“Firmware” and “Upload Firmware Pack”. Underneath the

Firmware heading you will be able to see;

Your current rmware version and your alternate rmware

version (your radio may not have one).

Underneath you Upload Firmware Pack heading, you will be

able to see

“Select TPK File” and a Browse Button.

Click on the Browse button and Select the Firmware TPK le

you have downloaded from the Trio Datacom Website (www.

triodatacom.com) that you wish to upgrade to. Once selected

press the “Upload Firmware” button that is to the right of the

browse button.

Wait until the Firmware Pack has uploaded. Once the Firmware

pack has uploaded successfully, you will notice that it now

appears in the ‘Alternate Firmware’ section. Click the “Activate

Alternate” button to the right side the Alternate Firmware sec-

tion.

Once successfully activated you will notice that the Firmware

pack you have upgraded to will now be under the “Current

Firmware” section.

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Part J – Appendices

Base Station Display Firmware Update

Installation Instructions:

1. Update of the front panel rmware uses the rmware update utility

supplied with the TView+ Management Suite.

2. Start the rmware update utility from the TView+ front panel.

3. In the rmware update utility select device type as “Base Station

Front Panel”

4. Select the le containing the rmware update package using

the “Open Firmware Package” button at the bottom of the main

window. After opening the le the browse window will close and a

description of the rmware package will appear in the main window.

5. Ensure that the base station is powered.

6. Connect the “TView+ cable” to the front or rear system port of the

base station.

7. On the base station front panel depress and hold the “Display

On/Off” button, then momentarily depress the rmware update

switch using a suitable probe before releasing the “Display On/Off”

button. The rmware update switch is located behind the small hole

(not labelled) in the front panel below the “Display On/Off” button.

Note: Display Status LEDs will be lit in this Mode.

8. Initiate the rmware update process using the “Write” button at the

bottom of the main window. Another logging window will appear.

9. The logging window will display the progress of each rmware block

transferred and when complete a success dialogue box appears.

Click OK to close this dialogue box and click “Exit” in the main

window to exit the rmware update utility.

Note: If a mismatch occurs between selected le and device type,

an error message will appear.

10. Re power the base station to enable the new rmware.

Hot Standby Controller Firmware

Update

Installation Instructions:

1. Update of the hot standby rmware uses the rmware update utility

supplied with the TView+ Management Suite.

2. Start the rmware update utility from the TView+ front panel.

3. In the rmware update utility select device type as “Hot Standby

Controller”.

4. Select the le containing the rmware update package using

the “Open Firmware Package” button at the bottom of the main

window. After opening the le the browse window will close and a

description of the rmware package will appear in the main window.

5. Ensure that the hot standby controller is powered.

6. Connect the “TView+ cable” to the front or rear system port of the

hot standby controller. .

7. On the hot standby controller front panel, depress and hold the

“Reset Alarms” button, then momentarily depress the rmware

update switch using a suitable thin probe. Now release the “Reset

Alarms” button. The two LEDs either side of the “Select” switch

should turn green indicating the hot standby controller is in rmware

updating mode.

Note : The rmware update switch is located behind the small hole

(not labelled) in the front panel to left of “Reset Alarm” button.

8. Initiate the rmware update process using the “Write” button at the

bottom of the main window. Another logging window will appear.

9. The logging window will display the progress of each rmware block

transferred and when complete a success dialogue box appears.

Click OK to close this dialogue box and click “Exit” in the main

window to exit the rmware update utility.

Note: If a mismatch occurs between selected le and device type,

an error message will appear.

10. Repower the hot standby controller to enable the new rmware.

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ER45e

Radio

Frequency Range: 370-520 MHz

(various sub-frequency

bands available)

Frequency Splits: Various Tx/Rx

frequency splits - programmable

Channel Selection: Dual synthesizer,

6.25 kHz channel step

Channel Spacing: 12.5 or 25 kHz

Frequency Accuracy: ±1ppm (-30 to

+60C)(-22 to 140F) ambient

Ageing: <= 1ppm/annum

Operational Modes: Simplex, Half

duplex or Full duplex*

Conﬁguration: All conﬁguration via

Windows based software

Compliances:

ETSI EN300113, EN301489,

EN60950

FCC PART 15, PART 90

IC RS119, ICES-001

ACA AS4295-1995 (Data)

CSA Class I, Division II, Groups

(A,B,C,D) for Hazardous

Locations ANSI/UL

equivalent) Pending.

Transmitter

Tx Power: 0.05 - 5W (+37 dBm)

1 dB User conﬁgurable with

over-temperature and reverse

power protection

Modulation: User conﬁgurable

narrow band digitally ﬁltered binary

GMSK or 4 level FSK

Timeout Timer: Programmable

0-255seconds

Tx Spurious: <= -37 dBm

PTT Control: Auto (Data) / RTS line

on Data Port / System Port Override

Receiver

Sensitivity: -118 dBm for

12 dB SINAD

Selectivity: Better than 60 dB

Intermodulation: Better than 70 dB

Spurious Response: Better

than 70 dB

AFC Tracking: Digital receiver

frequency tracking

Mute: Programmable digital mute

Diagnostics

TVIEW+™ Conﬁguration, Network

Management and Diagnostic

Windows GUI Software

Network wide operation from any

remote terminal.

Non intrusive protocol - runs

simultaneously with the application.

Over-the-air re-conﬁguration of

user parameters.

Storage of data error and channel

occupancy statistics.

In-built Error Rate testing capabilities.

Connections

User Data Ports: 1 x RS232 DB9

female DCE. 300-38,400 bps.

System Port: 1 x RJ45 for diagnostic,

conﬁguration and re-programming.

Ethernet Port: 10/100 Mbps (auto-

MDIX sensing) compliant with

IEEE 802.3

Antenna: N female bulkhead.

Separate N (Tx) and SMA (Rx)

connectors for full duplex.*

Power: 2 pin locking, mating

connector supplied

LED Display: Multimode Indicators

for Pwr, Tx, Rx, Sync, TxD and RxD

data LEDs and LAN LEDs

Ethernet

Protocols: Ethernet/IP (including UDP,

TCP, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, STP, IGMP,

SNTP & TFPT)

Terminal Server: Legacy RS-232

serial support via embedded terminal

server (UDP/TCP).

DHCP Modes: Auto and Manual

Telnet: Telnet access to programming

and diagnostics interface.

SNMP: SNMP V1/V2 access to

diagnostics and radio information

Security

Encryption: 128-bit AES encryption**

Authentication: Optional Trusted

radio authentication using Radius

compliant server

Modem

Data Port: RS232, DCE,

300-38,400 bps asynchronous

System Port: RS232, 19,200 bps

asynchronous

Flow Control: Selectable hardware /

software / 3 wire interface

RF Channel Data Rate:

4800/9600/19,200 bps

Half / Full duplex*

Bit Error Rate:

< 1x10-6 @ -111 dBm (4800 bps)

< 1x10-6 @ -110 dBm (9600 bps)

< 1x10-6 @ -106 dBm (19,200 bps)

Please check with your local TRIO Datacom

representative.

Collision Avoidance: TRIO Datacom’s

unique supervisory ChannelShare™

collision avoidance system

MultiStream™: TRIO Datacom’s

unique simultaneous delivery of

multiple data streams (protocols)

Data Turnaround Time: <10mS

Firmware: upgradable ﬂash based

ﬁrmware.

Local regulatory conditions may determine the

performance and suitability of individual versions

in different countries. It is the responsibility of

the buyer to conﬁrm these regulatory conditions.

Performance data indicates typical values related

to the described unit.

Information subject to change without notice.

** Export restrictions may apply

Note: Not all product features are available

in every mode of operation.

General

Power Supply: 13.8 Vdc nominal

(10-30 Vdc)

Temp Range: -30degC to +60degC

Transmit Current: 750 mA nom. @ 1 W

1600 mA nom. @5 W

Receive Current: <180mA nom

Shutdown Mode: External control,

< 10 mA

Housing: Rugged Diecast Enclosure

Dimensions:

170 x 150 x 42mm

6.7 x 5.9 x 1.65 inches

With Mounting Plate

190 x 150 x 47mm

7.5 x 5.9 x 1.85 inches

Mounting: Fitted Mounting Plate or

DIN rail

Weight: 1.27 kg (2.8lbs.)

Options

ERFD45e Full Duplex Operation

with separate N (Tx) and SMA

(Rx) connectors

DIN Rail mounting kit

Part Number : ER-DIN-KIT*

*Not offered in all countries.

Schneider Electric Systems Canada EB45E UHF BASE STATION User Manual

Trio Datacom Pty Ltd (a wholly owned company of Schneider Electric) UHF BASE STATION Users Manual

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