Schneider Electric Systems Canada ER450-XXF01 Remote Radio Data Modem User Manual E Series
Trio Datacom Pty Ltd (a wholly owned company of Schneider Electric) Remote Radio Data Modem E Series
Contents
Users Manual Part 3
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Poll Group Select
Under the Polling menu, select Poll Group Select...
This dialog box enables Adding/Removing of radios to/from the
automatic poll group. Units in the Selection list box are available for
adding to the poll group. These units will not be polled during a group
poll cycle.
The line above Status Polls is a Processing Status Bar. It will
display messages about errors, warnings and poll processing.
Polling Button
The selected unit will be removed from the poll group, then polled at
the selectable rate (Poll Repetition time) by clicking the Polling button.
Poll Repetition Time (2 to 3600 Sec)
Is the rate at which individual status polling will occur. Click on the
Apply button to apply any change made to the poll repetition time.
Switch Exciter (HSC Only)
Only visible if the selected unit is a Hot Standby Base station then a
switch base facility is provided for remote switching of the exciter
units. With polling on, click on the Switch Exciter button. The
changeover may take a number of seconds. The active unit will be
displayed in the Active unit field.
Note: The hot standby base station has a minimum toggle time of 1
minute. This is to avoid rapid switching between exciter units, should
a fault be detected in both modems.
Data Logging
Status poll and Alarm data can be logged to a database file for viewing
at a later date. A relational database is created and managed using
Microsoft Jet database engine Ver3.5. The database file, which is an
.mdb file, can be accessed with external programs such as
Microsoft Access. You have the option of enabling logging of Status
polls only, Alarms only or both.
Log Status Polls
To log Status polls either select Log Status polls under the Data
Logging menu item or click the corresponding toolbar button.
Log Alarms
To log Alarms either select Log Alarms under the Data Logging menu
item or click the corresponding toolbar button.
Note: If Auto Logging ON is enabled in the settings dialog box, then
Status Poll logging and Alarm logging will automatically be turned on
when Group or Individual polling is turned on.
View History
Status poll history may be viewed using the Status Poll & Alarm
History window. This window has three tables: Status Poll History,
Alarm History and Base Station Activity. Each table has a Number
of Records box to indicate how big the selection is.
You may select ALL to see every units poll results, or view an
individual units poll results.
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Units in the Poll Group list box will be polled during a group poll
cycle.
Clicking the Save button will save any changes in the poll group to
the database.
Group Polling
This is the standard mode of operation. The diagnostic controller will
continuously cycle through the poll group, unit by unit at the poll
repetition time (2 to 3600 secs).
Bar Graph
Display Bar Graph can be selected and will display all polls on the
Bar Graph. If a unit alarms, the measurement in question will have
a red background in the Text box.
Individual Poll
Allows intensive polling of a single unit, independently of any group
polling that may be active. The individual poll window provides a bar
graph display for rapid visual recognition of the radio modems
parameter levels.
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The line above Status Polls is a Processing Status Bar. It will
display messages about errors, warnings and poll processing.
From To or ALL Fields
These fields determine the time span you wish to view. For example,
if you have collected several months of data, and only wish to view a
24 hour period, then adjust the From: and To: fields accordingly and
select the unit.
When the History window first appears, the From: and To: fields will
contain the last 24 hours of data.
If ALL is selected it will display the start and end dates of the
database. The Date/Time format will be as per the regional settings
short date format.
Note: The smaller the time span you select, the faster the database
search will be. This will also depend on the poll rate that was used
during that time span.
Sorting
Each of these tables can be sorted in ascending order by: unit, date or
poll parameter. To sort, just click on the required column header.
To show the full status of a single report in the Alarm History click on
the box at the left by the unit name. Note this only works on valid poll
results not NoAck.
Printing
A printout of each table is possible by clicking on the associated Print
button. The table data will be sent to the default printer and formatted
as per your default printer configuration set up.
View Trend
The logged status poll data can be viewed in graph format, which
allows viewing of status trends over selectable time spans. This
provides a very effective and fast method of analysing a units
operating parameters over time.
Select View Trend under the Data Logging menu item or click the
associated toolbar button.
Features available include:
Scaling of graph(s).
View individual poll results using the cursor.
Automatically scroll through the group poll database, unit by
unit at a selectable time interval.
No Acknowledge messages are displayed by a gap in the
graphed data and a NoAck in other on the Time Line.
The line above Status Polls is a Processing Status Bar. It will
display messages about errors, warnings and poll processing.
Vertical Scale Setting
Manually set the vertical scales by simple typing in the new
level(s), then either press Enter or click on the Re Draw
button, or select a new unit.
Click the Default Ranges button to set all the vertical scales
back to the default levels.
Click the Set Ranges to Alarm Limits button to set the vertical
scale limits to the selected unit alarm limits.
From: & To: Fields
These fields determine the time span you wish to view. For example,
if you have collected several months of data, and only wish to view a
24 hour period, then adjust the From: and To: fields accordingly.
When the Trending window first appears, the From: and To: fields will
contain the last 24 hours of data.
If ALL is selected it will display the start and end dates of the
database.
Note: The smaller the time span you select, the faster the database
search and draw. This will also depend on the poll rate that was used
during that time span.
Use the ALL button to set the From: and To: fields to the maximum
and minimum dates found in the data in the database.
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Poll Group Cycle
When toggled ON, this will step through each radio in the poll group
and display the trend graph. Set the step interval in the Step Every
(Sec) field. Default = 2 seconds
Cursor: Use the slider control, found at the bottom of the display to
move the cursor. The cursor box displays the parameter data of the
status poll at the current cursor position.
Use the Set From button to set the From: field to the current cursor
position.
Use the Set To button to set the To: field to the current cursor
position.
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Tools - Statistical Performance
The diagnostic core of radios with Firmware V2.4.X and above have 6
counters which store packet statistics for later retrieval. They are:-
Lost Synch
Lost RxSig
Good Frames
Bad Frames
Time Ticker
RSSI Ticker
The Diagnostic controller software uses these statistics to calculate
packet and bit error rates, network efficiency, bandwidth utilisation and
radio link integrity. These network analysis features are an invaluable
tool for larger networks.
Statistical Performance Formulae
Timers:
Time Ticker (10mS): (RRT) = timer that increments by one every
10mSec
Elapsed Time: = Total elapsed time in hh:mm:ss from
reset calculated from RRT
RSSI Ticker (10mS): = timer that increments by one every
10mSec when RxSig present.
(Virtual connection to RxSig LED)
Transmit Channel:
Tx Frames: = Number of Tx HDLC frames.
Tx Byte: = Number of Tx Bytes
Average Frame Size: = TxByteCnt / TxFrameCnt
Average Frame Rate (mSec): = TxFrameCnt / RTT * 0.01
Channel Utilisation (%): = (TxByteCnt * 8) / (RTT *
RFChannelBitRate)
where RFChannelBitRate is 9600 or
4800 Bits per sec.
Receive Channel:
Good Frames: = Good Frames Rxd
Bad Frames: = Bad Frames Rxd. Rx HDLC frame
error.
Good Bytes: = Good Bytes Rxd
Average Frame Size: = GoodByteCnt / GoodFrameCnt
Average Frame Rate (mSec): = (GoodFrameCnt + BadFrameCnt) /
RTT * 0.01
Channel Occupancy (%): = RSSIgoodTicker / RTT * 100
(Average from reset)
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Click the Log Counters OFF/ON button to log the counters every
time they are updated. These can be viewed on the Counter Poll
History Tab.
Notes:
The controller will attempt a series of polls when either resetting
or retrieving the counters. You should monitor the status
window to ensure that the poll process completes. If errors
occur, they may be due to conditions like packet collisions on a
busy network, diagnostic controller trying to perform too many
poll functions (i.e. group polling, individual polling), etc.
E Series data radios have 32 bit counters and will count for 1
year, 4 months & 10 days if not reset occurs.
If an HSC Base is selected, data will only be collected from
that base, whether offline or online. With D Series pairs, data
can only be collected from the online unit.
Indicative Packet Error Test Tab with Commissioning Record
This Tab provides a simple link test facility. When this is running,
continuous Poll/Response diagnostic messages will be transmitted to
and from the unit and Packet Error Rate results recorded. If a
response is not received within the Poll Response Timeout period,
then an error (last Packet) is recorded. If the system is live, collisions
are likely and may effect Error results.
Channel Occ Sliding: = RSSIgoodTicker / RTT * 100
(Average from last update)
Channel Utilisation (%): = (GoodByteCnt * 8) / (RTT *
RFChannelBitRate)
Miscellaneous:
Lost Synch: = Increments on lost synch, must be
validated with RxSig. (Virtual
connection to Synch LED)
Lost RSSI: = Increments on lost RxSig (Virtual
connection to RxSig LED)
Radio modems with Firmware Revisions 2.4.x and above have the
advanced statistical counters as noted above. Firmware revisions
below this (i.e. 2.3.x) only have Good Frame count, Bad Frame
count, Lost RSSI count and Lost Synch Count available. The
diagnostic controller will detect which firmware the radio has, and only
report the available counters.
Statistical Performance Counters Window
Selected Unit
When a unit is selected, the controller will confirm that the firmware
revision has been received. If not, it will attempt to poll the radio
automatically to retrieve the revision number.
RF Data Rate
Select from the pull down menu 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps, depending
on your system settings
Status Bar
Reports any poll processing in progress or errors that may have
occurred.
Performance Counters Tab
This is the main statistical performance tool used for assessing
network performance.
Make sure log counters is checked on
Click the Update Counters button to retrieve the current
statistical performance results.
Click the Auto Poll OFF/ON button to automatically update
the counters every hour for selected unit.
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Print Commissioning Record
From the Indicative Packet Error test a commissioning sheet can be
printed to file (e.g. using Adobe PDF Writer or similar), or printed
directly.
After running the test for the desired time (best results with no user
data), the test can be stopped with the Finish button.
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Select Print Commissioning Record button and a page appears with
the results and also the unit identity, last poll results, system status and
date/time stamp for each record.
On this page there is also a facility to type in a Comment field. This
is useful for recording information such as where the test was
conducted and through what part of the system the test was
conducted. e.g. via a repeater.
Press Print button when ready to send to the default printer.
Counter Poll History Tab
This is a database viewing facility. When logging is enabled Log
Counters, each time the counters are retrieved they will be written to
the database. Adjust the From: & To: fields to view a specified time
span or press ALL to obtain complete database period.
This might not be the true state of the physical connection and the true
state will be corrected (if necessary) in the Base 1 and Base 2
display boxes.
Update Now Button
Pressing this button will immediately initiate a status poll sequence and
on successful receipt of a status poll the display will update.
Poll State Toggle Button
Switches automatic status polling ON or OFF. The poll rate is
set on the Poll Settings window, which can be viewed by
choosing Setup.. from the Polling menu.
The poll rate is dependent on the number of HSC windows that
are actively polling.
The automatic poll rate for any one HSC window is equal to
the number of displayed HSC windows with polling ON
multiplied by the HSC Group Polling Poll Repetition Time.
Base Select
LED display, indicates the online status of each unit.
LED colour Switch Select State
Off Channel not selected (Offline)
Green Online (Automatic). Automatic changeovers
will be actioned by the HSC in response to
alarm conditions.
Green Blinking Change Over Pending. Waiting for one minute
time-out period before switching to offline base.
Red Selected by Tview+ (Remotely). Auto
changeovers will not occur.
Amber Selected by Switch on HSC (On Site). Auto
changeovers will not occur.
Providing either of the bases is not forced online by the switch, the
user can force either of the bases online remotely by pressing Base
Select button 1 or 2. The user can revert back to Automatic mode by
clicking on the Base Select Auto button.
If the user attempts to switch bases within one minute of a base
changeover event, the change pending indication will appear (i.e.
Online Unit LED Blinking Green). The user should then wait until the
change over event occurs.
Change Over Events
This is a counter which indicates the number of automatic change over
events initiated by the HSC due to alarm conditions.
Alarm Status
The current alarm status (since the last alarm status poll) for the
attached Base units is displayed below.
LED colour Error Status
Off Unknown. The test hasnt been performed.
Green No Alarm. Tests passed.
Red Active Alarm. Test failed
Amber Recovered Alarm. Test failed previously but
has since recovered.
Hot Standby Base/Repeater Controller (HSC) Tab
Shows a list of available HSCs (paired E Series base stations).
On entering the screen shown in above, an attempt will be made to
communicate with both bases, in order to determine the status of the
HSC. If the attempt is successful with either of the bases (only one
base needs to respond), then the diagnostic controller determines
which base is connected to the HSC Base 1 port and which to the
Base 2 port. When entered in the database, Base 1 and Base 2 will
initially appear on this screen in alphanumeric order.
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Reset Alarms on HSC
Pressing this button will clear the change over event counter and the
alarms displayed by both the HSC and the diagnostics controller.
Digital I/O Status
Displays digital I/O input and output status.
Digital I/O Toggle Buttons
Clicking these buttons will toggle the associated output state.
Toggling the outputs of a HSC is a good way to determine if the HSC
has failed. If the toggled output state doesnt change, this will be
indicated in the status message bar at the bottom of the HSC window.
Logging Toggle
When logging is ON, all status data including digital I/O is stored in the
database. See database structure document.
HSC Status Messages
Status Messages Comments
No Acknowledge 3 attempts to communicate with the HSC
have failed. In most cases, both bases are
tried 3 times each.
Re-Booted The online Base connected to the HSC has
been re-booted. This unit is a remote, not a
base. The Unit has been entered in the
database as a Base, but is factory set as a
Remote.
Unknown ErrorCheck Error Log
Unforeseen error events are captured, with
any relevant data stored in the Error.log file.
<Base Name> [<Serial>] is Forced Online by switch
When a base is forced online by the switch,
remote switching of bases is not possible
using Tview+ Diagnostics.
Base1/Base2 already forced online
An attempt was made to force a base online
that has already been forced online remotely
by Tview+ Diagnostics.
Already in Auto mode The Auto button was pressed when the HSC
was already in automode.
Output Toggle Process Failed. HSC may have failed.
When attempting to toggle an output on the
HSC, the output state didnt change. This
would indicate that the HSC has failed.
Changeover Pending. Wait up to one minute.
A change over attempt has been made by
either the HSC or a remote Tview+ Diagnostic
controller within one minute of a previous
change over event. A change over to the
offline unit will not occur until the one minute
time period has expired.
Base 1 and Base 2 connection state corrected. (Note names display).
Up until the first time an HSC is
communicated with, the Diagnostic controller
doesnt know which of the paired bases in
connected to HSC ports One and Two.
So the paired Bases are displayed in
alphanumeric order. The display is corrected
on reception of the first message from either
Base.
Base/Repeater Digital I/O
The base/repeater digital I/O window operates in a similar manner to
the HSC window.
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Networking - Setting
The Server should be configured properly first before any connection
attempts are made by clients. It will always be safer to stop any
polling that may be in progress when making changes to the Server
client set up.
Local Host Settings Tab
It is assumed that the workstation is running Windows, and has been
configured with the TCP/IP network protocol.
Open or create a radio database.
Under the Networking menu bar select Settings from the
menu bar.
In the Networking window click the Local Host Settings
button.
The Local Host settings will appear, which contains the Server
Host Name, IP address, Local Port and Password.
The Local Port is the socket number. Select an unused socket
number. Usually a number between 1000 and 2000 would be
safe.
Enter a password. This is required when in client mode, to
access incoming data from the server.
Apply Change.
Creating Client Database- File/Paths Tab
When in Server mode the Diagnostic controller uses an additional
database file (.mdb) to store Client information. This file is linked to the
main radio Database file. The link is managed by the Microsoft Jet
database engine. This separate linked file configuration permits
archiving of the main radio database (.mdb) without losing client
configuration data.
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Networking
Monitoring the radio network from other workstations on a LAN
network is made easy with the networking facilities provided by the
Diagnostics Controller. The radio network controller can be configured
as either a Server or Client. The Server will send poll information to
each attached client, depending on their access rights.
Client groups can be set up. Each Client can be assigned to one
client group. Each radio modem can be assigned to one or more
Client groups.
A default Client group called ALL is automatically set up containing
all radio units in the database.
Client Groups Example:
All Pumps Test
Test Unit 1 Pump 1 Test Unit 1
Test Unit 2 Pump 2 Test Unit 2
Test Unit 3 Pump 3 Test Unit 3
Pump 1
Pump 2
Pump 3
In the above example, there are three client groups, ALL (the default),
Pumps, and Test. A Radio modem can be a member of more than
one group.
Client Examples:
Central This is the Diagnostic Server which is attached
to the radio network.
Test Client This is a Diags controller in client mode.
Pump Monitor This is a Diags controller in client mode.
In this example, the Central workstation, running Diagnostics in
Server mode, is polling all the radios in the network and distributing the
received messages to the attached clients.
The Test Client and Pump Monitor are receiving Status poll and alarm
information from the Central server. The Test Client will only receive
poll information for radios found in the Test Client Group i.e. Test
Units 1, 2 and 3. The Pump Monitor will only receive poll information
for radios found in the Pumps Client Group i.e. Pumps 1, 2 and 3.
In the Networking window click the File/Paths button.
The Current Radio Database is displayed if open.
Select Create New Client Database from the Action drop
down list.
Click Execute to create and link the client database.
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Deleting a Client
On the Remote Client Tab, select a client to delete by clicking
on the record selector (left most column).
Click the delete button to delete the client from the database.
Adding Radio(s) to a Client group
On the Radios tab select a Client Group.
Using the Add and/or Remove buttons to add or remove
radios from the Client Group.
Under Networking on the menu bar, Select the Server Mode
button. This will place the diagnostic controller into Server
mode.
The Diagnostic Controller Server is now ready distribute
messages to client workstations.
Setting Up a Client
In Client mode, the diagnostics controller basically just mirrors the
display of the server. Poll information can not be stored locally, polling
functions are not available via the remote server, and most of the tools
normally provided are disabled.
It is assumed that the workstation is running Win95/98/NT, has been
configured with the TCP/IP network protocol and has been added to
the Diagnostic Servers Client Groups.
Under Networking on the menu bar, select Settings.
The Network settings window will appear, which contains the
Client Host Name and IP address, which are view only.
Enter the Client password as stored at the Diagnostic
Controller Server.
Enter the Local Port Address (socket number) as stored in
the Diagnostic Controller Server database.
Click the Apply Change button.
Under Networking on the menu bar, Select the Client Mode
button. This will place the diagnostic controller into client mode.
A local Diagnostic session can be operated while in client mode, both
status messages will appear on screen.
Diags Client
A Client only version of this software is also available. This must be
used in conjunction with standard software running in Server Mode.
Local Com ports are disabled permanently in this version.
Adding Client Group(s)
Click the Remote Client Groups tab.
Enter the group name in the field provided.
Click on the Add button to add the group name to the database.
Deleting a Client Group
Click on the Remote Client Groups tab.
Select the group you wish to delete.
Click on the Delete button to delete the group name from the
database.
Adding a Client
Click on the Remote Clients tab.
Enter Client Name. This can be either the remote clients Host
name or IP address. Entering the client Host name requires
extra processing to resolve the name into an IP address.
Entering the IP address directly in the Client name field is more
efficient, although more cryptic.
Select a client group.
Enter the clients password.
Enter the client Port. This is the socket number used at the
remote client.
Click the Add button to add the client to the database.
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Interpreting Poll Results
General
The results returned by the poll requests give an indication of system
performance. When a new modem is added to the database, default
values are assigned for the limits of the returned results. The user can
assign different values to these limits as required, which is determined
by the fault tolerance level of their systems.
RSSI
The default RSSI limits are set at -30 to -105 dBm (-110 dBm for
Base/Repeater Station). Above -30 dBm the front end of the receiver
will saturate and it is unlikely that signal levels much higher than this
will ever be reported. Below -105/-110 dBm the error rate may
become too high for some applications. In the modem the RSSI
measurement is made periodically each 100mS, while R F carrier is
being detected.
Transmitter power
The transmitter power limits are set at between 0mW and 20,000mW.
The modems will normally be operating at a power level of 1 watt.
The above limits are set to ±3dB of the nominal (3dB represents a
factor of 2 for power measurements).
The effect of a change in transmittal power can be transposed to the
receiver BER curves (3dB down at the transmitter is 3dB down at the
receiver). The amount of variation tolerated will be determined by the
RF path loss of the data link being used.
If the modem is set to low power, then the transmittal power will be
nominally 200mW. Suggested limits for this would be 100mW and
400mW (±3dB).
For base station units or remote units set to high power, the nominal
transmitter power is 5 watts. Suggested limits on these would be 2.5
watts to 10 watts (±3dB).
In the modem the reported transmit power measurement is given from
a measurement made of the last transmission made by the modems.
When the PTT is ON a periodic measurement is made of the transmit
power. The modem stores this away and reports it when requested.
Parameter Resolution Absolute
accuracy @ RT
Drift over
Temp. range Notes
Temperature 0.1 degC +/- 4 degC +/- 1 degC
Supply Voltage 0.1 volts +/- 0.5V +/- 0.08V +/- 0.45%
Rx Signal Strength 0.1 dBm +/- 3 dB +/- 2 dB
Frequency Error 1Hz +/- 200Hz +/- 2500Hz
Tx Power (Remote) 0.1 dBm +/- 1.5 dB +/- 0.3 dB Note 1
Tx Reverse Power(Remote) 0.1 dBm +/- 3 dB +/- 1 dB
Tx Power (Base) 0.1 dBm +/- 0.8 dB +/- 1 dB Note 2
Tx Reverse Power (Base) 0.1 dBm
Notes:
1. Remote Tx power measurements will vary due to power setting variation which can have an
initial error of +/- 0.5 dB and final error of +/- 0.2 dB
2. Base Tx power measurements will vary due to power setting variation by the exciter which can
have an initial/final error of +/- 0.2 dB and overshoot by the PA <1 dB.
Temperature
The modem is specified to operate within the temperature range of -
30°C to 65°C. The defaults limits are set to -30°C and 60°C. At
65°C the modem goes into a high temperature foldback mode, when
the power is reduced to the low power mode. This is to reduce the
risk of damage to the final stage of the transmitter at excessive
temperatures.
The modem will operate outside this temperature range but it is not
recommended.
Supply Voltage
The modem is specified to operate over a DC supply range of 11V to
16V. The default levels are set to 11.5V to 15.5V. The modem will not
operate correctly outside these bounds and damage may occur with
high voltage levels being applied.
Frequency
The frequency limits are set to ±3000Hz. This is basically the
difference between the different ends of a data link. If the difference
gets much greater than this, data errors may occur (the modem will
have a degree of long term frequency drift of 1ppm / annum due to the
physical properties of internal components).
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Open Database Connectivity
(ODBC)
Open Database Connectivity is a programming interface that enables
programs to access data in database management systems that use
Structured Query Language (SQL) as a data access standard. The
Tview+ database system adheres to this standard.
Tview+ uses the Microsoft Jet Database Engine, which is a Database
management system that retrieves data from and stores data in user
and system databases. The Microsoft Jet database engine can be
thought of as a data manager component with which other data access
systems, such as Microsoft Access, Visual Basic and Tview+, are
built.
The .mdb file created by Tview+ for logging data is a Microsoft
Access file, which can be directly accessed using Microsoft Access ,
Excel and most other Microsoft products.
Accessing Tviews logged data from another application or platform via
ODBC is easy provided the application has an ODBC interface
component.
Configuring ODBC in Microsoft Windows
Using Data Sources (ODBC)
You can use Data Sources ODBC to access data from Tview+s
database management system. To do this you must add software
components called drivers to your system. Data Sources ODBC
helps you add and configure these drivers. Tview+ requires the
Microsoft Access Driver (.mdb).
In the Windows 98 and NT operating systems, Data Sources can be
accessed via the Control Panel. Choose the ODBC Data Source
(32bit) icon.
In the Win2000 and XP operating systems Data Sources is accessed
via Administrative Tools. Choose the Data Sources (ODBC) icon.
The ODBC Data Source Administrator window will appear:
Add Data Source Name (DSN)
Click on the Add... button, to Add a Data Source Name (DSN) and
the associated Microsoft Access Driver.
The Create New Data Source driver selection box appears.
Select the Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb) then click Finish.
The ODBC Microsoft Access Setup window appears:
Enter a Data Source Name (DSN):
For example, enter Trio DataCom.
Enter a Description:
For Example, enter Trio DataCom Digital Wireless Network Log.
Click on the Select... button, to select an existing database file:
The Select Database window appears:
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Microsoft Excel Database Query
Example
This query will list status data (i.e. Temperature, Volts, Rx Signal
Strength, Rx Frequency Error, Tx Forward Power, and Tx Reverse
Power) for a specified serial number occurring between specified date
ranges.
Two database queries will be required. The first; to retrieve one record
from the RadioTable containing the radio name and location for the
specified serial number. The second; to retrieve a range of records
from the StatusPoll table for the specified serial number, between and
including the specified dates.
1. Open a new workbook in Excel.
2. In cell A1 enter the following text: Serial Number
3. In cell A2 enter a serial number that exists in the database:
e.g. 20061
4. In cell A4 enter the text: Start Date:
5. In cell A5 enter the text: End Date:
6. Highlight cell B4 and B5 and set the number format to: dd-
mm-yy hh:mm:ss
7. In cell B4 enter a suitable start date, e.g. 23-04-03 14:57:00
8. In cell B5 enter a suitable end date, e.g. 23-04-03 15:00:00
The date range fields are intended to limit the query result to a
manageable number of rows. In this case the query result
will contain records between and including the dates 23-04-03
14:57:00 to 23-04-03 15:00:00.
9. From the Data Menu, select Import External Data > New
Database Query..
The Choose Data Source window will appear:
Select the .mdb log file created by TVIEW+ then press OK.
You are returned back to the ODBC Microsoft Access Setup window:
Click OK to accept the settings.
The ODBC Data Source Administrator window will re-appear as
follows:
The ODBC driver setup for Tview+ is now complete.
The next step is then to configure you application to connect to the
Tview+ database via this DSN. As this process may vary from
application to application you should follow the instructions provided for
your application.
To construct SQL statements to access Tview+ data, you need the
Tview+ database structure.
The database structure is provided in Appendix D.
Note: If you are using Microsoft applications such as Access and
Excel you can access the data directly without the need to use
ODBC.
10. Uncheck the Use the Query Wizard to create/edit queries
box.
11. Select the DNS Trio DataCom, which was created in Data
Sources earlier.
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12. Click OK. The Microsoft Query Application appears, with the
Add Tables selection box on top.
13. Select and Add the Radio table.
The Radio Table will appear on the Microsoft Query screen.
14. Click on the Close button.
15. In the Radio table, find the UnitName field and double click
on it to add this field to the query.
16. Similarly, add the Location field to the query.
17. From the view menu select Criteria, to view the criteria
window.
18. In the criteria field of the first column, enter field name Serial
(use the pull down selection list).
19. In the value field, enter the following text: [Enter serial
Number]. When the query is run, a prompt will appear
containing this message. You need to enter an existing serial
number for the query to work.
20. From the Records menu choose Query Now to run the
query. Your screen should appear something like this:
21. Save the query as Get Radio Detail.dqy
22. From the File menu select Return Data to Microsoft Excel
25. Click on the Get the value from the following cell button.
26. Place the cursor on the serial number in cell A2.
27. Make sure the Refresh automatically when cell value
changes check box is ticked, then press OK.
28. Press OK on the Import Data window. The Spreadsheet
should appear something like the following:
You can do another query with a different serial number simply by
changing the number in cell A2. The Unit Name and Location data
will automatically update.
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23. Back at the spreadsheet, an Import Data window appears
prompting for a cell location. Put the cursor in cell B1.
24. Click on the Parameters button.
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Query StatusPoll data
The next Query will list the status data for the unit serial number in A2,
occurring between and including the dates specified in cells B4 and
B5.
1. To query the StatusPoll table, return to step 9 and follow each
step until you have completed step 12, then return here. The
Microsoft Query Application appears, with the Add Tables
selection box on top.
12. Save the query as Get Status Data.dqy
13. From the File menu select Return Data to Microsoft Excel
14. Back at the spreadsheet, an Import Data window appears,
prompting for a cell location. Put the cursor in cell D1.
15. Click on the Parameters button.
2. Select and Add the StatusPoll table. The StatusPoll Table
will appear on the Microsoft Query screen.
3. Click on the Close button.
4. In the StatusPoll table, find the Epoch field and double click
on it to add this field to the query.
5. Similarly, add the Volts, Temp, RSSI, FreqErr, TxPWR and
TxPWRrev fields to the query.
6. From the view menu select Criteria, to view the criteria
window.
7. In the criteria field of the first column, enter field name Serial
(use the pull down selection list).
8. In the value field, enter the following text: [Enter Serial
Number].
9. In the criteria field of the second column, enter field name
Epoch
10. In the value field under Epoch, enter the following text:
>=[Enter First Date] AND <=[Enter Last Date]
11. From the Records menu choose Query Now to run the
query. You will be prompted for an existing serial number,
start date, and end date.
Your screen should appear something like this:
16. Select Enter Serial Number from selection list box.
a. Click on the Get the value from the following cell.
b. Place the cursor on the serial number in cell A2 and
select.
17. Select Enter First Date from selection list box.
a. Click on the Get the value from the following cell.
b. Place the cursor on the date in cell B4 and select.
18. Select Enter Last Date from selection list box.
a. Click on the Get the value from the following cell.
b. Place the cursor on the date in cell B5 and select.
19. Make sure the Refresh automatically when cell value
changes check box is ticked for each field, then press OK.
20. Place the cursor in cell D1, then press OK.
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The Spreadsheet should appear something like the following:
Changing the Serial Number in cell A2 will automatically update all the
displayed data. Similarly, changing either the Start or End Dates will
automatically update the Status Poll Data.
In the figure below, you will note that the columns have been
averaged using the spreadsheet AVERAGE function, and an
additional query has been included.
The new query selects the last received poll for the specified serial
number and displays the associated data.
The Max query function is used on the Epoch field to get the last poll
date. This query has been configured to refresh every minute.
An additional element has been added to the spreadsheet, which
calculates the VSWR from the last poll data.
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To fine tune, or to generate more complex queries you can display and
edit the SQL statements corresponding to the queries previously
created in Microsoft Query by selecting SQL from the view menu.
This figures shows the SQL select statement corresponding to the
query described in steps 29 to 40.
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Appendix A - Application and
Technical Notes
TN-4 Remote Diagnostics
AN-D3 SID Code Addressing Scheme for Small to
Medium Sized Data Radio Systems
AN-D4 Trunked Multi-Stream Applications of the D Series
Product Range
Part K Appendices
Part K Appendices
Appendix B - Slip Protocol
The SLIP protocol, is a data transport protocol, originated and used
extensively in UNIX based systems, and thus also closely
associated with TCP/IP networked systems. Although not truly a
standard it is so widely used that it has become the defacto standard
for serial interface in UNIX and many other networked systems.
SLIP is a method of framing messages containing binary data, on
asynchronous channels. The asynchronous serial channel is
configured for eight bit character size, no parity, and one stop.
A specific binary code called FEND (Frame End, hexadecimal
value=C0) is reserved to define a frame boundary. Should this same
code occur in the data message to be transferred across the channel
controlled under SLIP, then an escape sequence is used so that the
message byte will not be confused for a FEND. This escape
sequence, involves replacing the message hexadecimal C0 code
with a two byte sequence FESC, TFEND. FESC (Frame Escape)
is the binary code hexadecimal DB, and TFEND (Transposed FEND)
is binary code hexadecimal DC. Likewise, if the FESC character
ever appears in the user data, it is replaced with the two character
sequence FESC, TFESC (Transposed FESC). The TFESC is the
binary code hexadecimal DD. The following table clarifies this.
Abbreviation Description Hex.Value
FEND Frame end C0
FESC Frame escape DB
TFEND Transposed frame end DC
TFESC Transposed frame escape DD
As characters arrive at the SLIP receiver, they are appended to a
buffer containing the current frame. Receiving a FEND marks the end
of the frame, and consequently, succeeding bytes are considered part
of the next frame.
Receipt of a FESC code puts the SLIP receiver into escaped mode,
causing it to translate a following TFESC or TFEND back to a FESC
or FEND code, appending it to the buffer, and resuming its normal
state. Receipt of any byte other than TFESC or TFEND while in
escaped mode, is an error. No translation occurs, and the SLIP
receiver leaves escaped mode. A TFESC or TFEND received while
not in escaped mode is treated as an ordinary character and stored
accordingly. Reception of consecutive FEND characters, causes no
action to be taken (i.e. is not interpreted as zero length frames).
An example of a typical SLIP frame is shown below. The message
consists of the string DA,C4,C0,C5,DB,20,BD,DC,DD. The SLIP
frame will be:-
DA,C4,<FESC>,<TFEND>,C5,<FESC>,<TFESC>,20,BD,DC,DD,<FEND>
==> DA,C4,DB,DC,C5,DB,DD,20,BD,DC,DD,C0
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Part K Appendices
Appendix C - Firmware Updates
Radio or Base Station Exciter Firmware
Update
Firmware update is performed on a unit connected locally to the PC. It
is recommended that all cabling to the unit be disconnected prior to
commencing firmware 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
firmware update process. The steps to update the firmware as follows:
1. Start the firmware update utility from the TView+ front panel.
2. Disconnect power from the unit by turning off the power supply
or removing the power connector to the unit.
3. Connect the serial cable from the PC to Port B on the unit
4. Select the unit type from the options on the top right of the
firmware update main window. Please note that Exciter
refers to the radio contained inside the base station.
Note: Firmware update to base station exciter will result in
fatal error display and fan on whilst in this mode.
5. Select the file containing the firmware update package using the
Select button at the bottom of the main window. After opening
the file the browse window will close and a description of the
firmware package will appear in the main window.
6. Initiate the firmware updating process using the Write button at
the bottom of the main window. Another logging window will
appear.
Base Station Display Firmware Update
Installation Instructions:
1. Update of the front panel firmware uses the firmware update
utility supplied with the TVIEW+ Management Suite.
2. Start the firmware update utility from the TVIEW+ front panel.
3. In the firmware update utility select device type as Base
Station Front Panel
4. Select the file containing the firmware update package using the
select button at the bottom of the main window. After opening
the file the browse window will close and a description of the
firmware package will appear in the main window.
7. Reconnect power to the unit when prompted in the logging
window. The status LEDs on the unit including power should all
be extinguished and the transfer of firmware should commence.
If this does not occur steps 6 & 7 should be repeated.
Note: Remote radio status LEDs including power will
all be off.
8. The logging window will display the progress of each firmware
block transferred and when complete a success dialogue box
appears. Type OK to close this dialogue box and type Exit in
the main window to exit the firmware update utility.
9. Disconnect the cable from Port B and re power the unit to
enable the new firmware.
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 firmware update
switch using a suitable probe before releasing the Display On/
Off button. The firmware 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 firmware update process using the Write button at
the bottom of the main window. Another logging window will
appear.
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9. The logging window will display the progress of each firmware
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 firmware update utility.
Note: If a mismatch occurs between selected file and device
type, an error message will appear.
10. Repower the base station to enable the new firmware.
Hot Standby Controller Firmware
Update
Installation Instructions:
1. Update of the hot standby firmware uses the firmware update
utility supplied with the TVIEW+ Management Suite.
2. Start the firmware update utility from the TVIEW+ front panel.
3. In the firmware update utility select device type as Hot
Standby Controller.
4. Select the file containing the firmware update package using the
select button at the bottom of the main window. After opening
the file the browse window will close and a description of the
firmware 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 firmware
update switch using a suitable probe before releasing the
Display On/Off button. The firmware update switch is located
behind the small hole (not labelled) in the front panel to left of
Reset Alarm button.
Note: The two LEDs either side of the Select switch will be
lit green in this mode.
8. Initiate the firmware 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 firmware
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 firmware update utility.
Note: If a mismatch occurs between selected file and device
type, an error message will appear.
10. Repower the hot standby controller to enable the new firmware.
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Appendix D - Microsoft Access (.mdb) Structure
Table Definitions
Table 1.0 - Radio
Part K Appendices
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Table 4.0 - AlarmCode
Part K Appendices
Table 2.0 - Status Poll
Table 3.0 - Alarm
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Table 4.1 - AlarmCode
Table 5.0 - Retries Table 5.1 - Poll Type
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Part K Appendices
Table 6.0 - Poll Type
Table 7.0 - Counter
Table 8.0 - HSC
Table 9.0 - HSCAlarmState
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Part K Appendices
Table 10.1 - HSCchannelState
Table 11 - HSCstatus
Table 12.0 - EBaseStatus
Table 10.0 - HSCchannelState
Table 9.1 - HSCAlarmState
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Part L Specifications
Part L Specifications
Radio
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330-520 MHz (various
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Various Tx/Rx
frequency splits - programmable
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Dual synthesizer,
6.25 kHz channel step
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12.5 or 25 kHz
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:
±1ppm (-30 to 60 C)
(-22 to 140 F) ambient,
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:
<= 1ppm/annum
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M
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:
Simplex, Half duplex
or Full duplex*
C
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:
All configuration via
Windows based software
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ETSI EN300113, EN301489, EN60950
FCC PART 15, PART 90
IC RS119, ICES-001
ACA AS4295-1995
Transmitter
T
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:
0.1 - 5W (+37 dBm) ±1 dB
User configurable with over-temperature
and reverse power protection
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User configurable narrow band
digitally filtered binary GMSK or 4 level FSK
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<= -37 dBm
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Auto (Data) / RTS line (Port
A or B) / System Port Override
Receiver
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:
-118 dBm for 12 dB SINAD
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Better than 60 dB
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Better than 70 dB
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Better than 70 dB
A
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:
Digital receiver
frequency tracking
M
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:
Programmable digital mute
Diagnostics (Optional)
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
U
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2 x DB9 female ports
wired as DCE (modem)
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RJ45 for diagnostic,
configuration and re-programming
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N female bulkhead. Separate
N (Tx) and SMA (Rx) connectors for
full duplex.*
P
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2 pin locking, mating
connector supplied
L
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Multimode Indicators for
Pwr, Tx, Rx, Sync, TxD and RxD data
LEDs (for both port A and B)
Modem
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RS232, DCE, 600-
76,800 bps asynchronous
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RS232, DCE, 300-
38,400 bps asynchronous
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RS232, 19,200 bps
asynchronous
F
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Selectable hardware /
software / 3 wire interface
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4800/9600/19,200 bps Half / Full duplex*
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16 kbyte of on-board RAM
B
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< 1x10-6 @ -110 dBm (4800 bps)
< 1x10-6 @ -108 dBm (9600 bps)
< 1x10-6 @ -106 dBm (19,200 bps)
C
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Trio DataCom’s
unique supervisory channel C/DSMA
collision avoidance system
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:
Trio DataCom unique
simultaneous delivery of multiple data
streams (protocols)
D
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T
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<10mS
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Field upgradeable Flash memory
General
P
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13.8 Vdc nominal
(10-16 Vdc)
T
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750 mA nom. @ 1 W
1600 mA nom. @5 W
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Software: User configurable modes
D
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Rugged Diecast Enclosure
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
M
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:
Fitted Mounting Plate
W
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:
1.27 kg (2.8lbs.)
Options
E
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450
Full Duplex Operation with
separate N (Tx) and SMA (Rx)
connectors
DU
P
L
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450
B
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External Duplexer, Band
Reject (for single antenna operation)
E
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Digital Order Wire Voice Module
N
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4/R Stainless Steel Enclosure
(IP65, NEMA 4 rated)
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Configuration, Network
Management and Diagnostic Windows
GUI Software
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Network Management and
Remote Diagnostics Facilities per
Radio Modem
Related Products
EB450 Base Station
EH450 Hot Standby Base Station
95MSR 6 and 9 Port Stream Router
Multiplexer
*
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ER450 Specifications
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Part L Specifications
EB450 Specifications
Radio
F
r
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qu
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R
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e
:
330-520 MHz (various
sub-frequency bands available)
F
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qu
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c
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S
p
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t
s
:
Various Tx/Rx
frequency splits - programmable
C
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S
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on
:
Dual synthesizer,
6.25 kHz channel step
C
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S
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:
12.5 or 25 kHz
F
r
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qu
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n
c
y
A
cc
u
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ac
y
:
±1ppm (-30 to
60°C) (-22 to 140°F) ambient
A
g
i
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:
<= 1ppm/annum
O
p
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r
a
t
i
on
a
l
M
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s
:
Simplex, Full
duplex, heading (Optional Internal or
external duplexer available for single
antenna operation)
C
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f
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a
t
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on
:
All configuration via
Windows based software
C
o
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p
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ce
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:
ESTI EN300 113, EN301 489, EN60950
FCC PART 15, PART 90
IC RS119, ICES-001
ACA AS4295-1995
Transmitter
T
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w
e
r
:
5W (+37 dBm) ±1 dB
User configurables with over-temperature
and reverse power protection
M
odu
l
a
t
i
on
:
User configrable narrow
band digitally filtered GMSK or
4 Level FSK
T
x
K
e
y
up
T
i
m
e
:
< 1 mS
T
i
m
e
ou
t
T
i
m
e
r
:
Programmable 0-255
seconds
T
x
S
pu
r
i
ou
s
:
<= -37 dBm
P
TT
C
on
t
r
o
l
:
Auto (on Data) / RTS line
(Port A or B) / System Port Override
Receiver
S
e
n
s
i
t
i
v
i
t
y
:
-118 dBm for 12 dB SINAD
S
e
l
ec
t
i
v
i
t
y
:
Better than 60 dB
I
n
t
e
r
m
odu
l
a
t
i
on
:
Better than 70 dB
S
pu
r
i
ou
s
R
e
s
pon
s
e
:
Better than 70 dB
A
F
C
T
r
ack
i
ng
:
Digital receiver
frequency tracking
M
u
t
e
:
Programmable digital mute
Diagnostics (Optional)
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
U
s
e
r
D
a
t
a
P
o
r
t
s
:
2 x DB9 female ports
wired as DCE (modem)
S
ys
t
e
m
P
o
r
t
:
RJ45 (front and rear)
for diagnostics, configuration and
programming
A
n
t
e
nn
a
:
2 x N female bulkhead (separate
Tx and Rx ports)
1 x N female bulkhead (with optional
internal duplexer)
P
o
w
e
r
:
2 pin locking, mating
connector supplied
L
E
D
D
i
s
p
l
a
y
:
Multimode Indicators for
Pwr, Tx, Rx, Sync, TxD and RxD data
LEDs (for both port A and B)
Modem
D
a
t
a
S
e
r
i
a
l
P
o
r
t
A
:
RS232, DCE, 600-
76,800 bps asynchronous
D
a
t
a
S
e
r
i
a
l
P
o
r
t
B
:
RS232, DCE, 300-
38,400 bps asynchronous
S
ys
t
e
m
P
o
r
t
:
RS232, 19,200 bps
asynchronous
F
l
o
w
C
on
t
r
o
l
:
Selectable
hardware/software/3 wire interface
R
F
C
h
a
nn
e
l
D
a
t
a
R
a
t
e
:
4800/9600/19,200 bps Full duplex
D
a
t
a
B
u
ff
e
r
:
16 kbyte of on-board RAM
B
i
t
E
rr
o
r
R
a
t
e
:
< 1x10
-6
@ -110 dBm (4800 bps)
< 1x10
-6
@ -108 dBm (9600 bps)
< 1x10
-6
@ -106 dBm (19,200 bps)
C
o
lli
s
i
on
A
v
o
i
d
a
n
ce
:
Trio DataCom’s
unique supervisory channel C/DSMA
collision avoidance system
M
u
l
t
i
s
t
r
ea
m
™
:
Trio DataCom's unique
simultaneous delivery of multiple data
streams (protocols)
D
a
t
a
T
u
r
n
a
r
ound
T
i
m
e
:
<10mS
F
i
r
m
w
a
r
e
:
Field upgradeable Flash
memory
General
P
o
w
e
r
S
upp
l
y
:
13.8 Vdc nominal
(11-16 Vdc)
T
r
a
n
s
m
i
t
C
u
rr
e
n
t
:
1.3 A nominal @ 1 W
2.5 A nominal @ 5 W
R
ece
i
v
e
C
u
rr
e
n
t
:
< 350 mA
D
i
m
e
n
s
i
on
s
:
19” 2 RU rack mount
485 x 90 x 420 mm (Including heatsink)
19 x 3.5 x 16.5 inches
W
e
i
gh
t
:
5kg (11 Ibs)
(excluding optional duplexer)
D
i
g
i
t
a
l
I/
O
:
2 Inputs monitered by TVIEW+
Diagnostics Software
2 Outputs user configurable by
TVIEW+ Diagnostics Software
Options
DU
P
L
X
450
B
x
Internal / External
Duplexers, Band Reject and Band Pass
E
D
O
V
M
Digital Order Wire Voice
Module
T
V
I
E
W
+
™
Configuration, Network
Management and Diagnostic Windows
GUI Software
D
I
A
G
S
/
E
Network Management and
Remote Diagnostics Facilities per Radio
Modem
Related Products
EH450 Hot Standby Base Station
ER450 Remote Data Radio
95MSR 6 and 9 Port Stream Router
Multiplexer
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Part L Specifications
EH450 Specifications
Radio
F
r
e
qu
e
n
c
y
R
a
ng
e
:
330-520 MHz (various
sub-frequency bands available)
F
r
e
qu
e
n
c
y
S
p
li
t
s
:
Various Tx/Rx
frequency splits - programmable
C
h
a
nn
e
l
S
e
l
ec
t
i
on
:
Dual synthesizer,
6.25 kHz channel step
C
h
a
nn
e
l
S
p
ac
i
ng
:
12.5 or 25 kHz
F
r
e
qu
e
n
c
y
A
cc
u
r
ac
y
:
±1ppm (-30 to 60°C)
(-22 to 140°F) ambient
A
g
i
ng
:
<= 1ppm/annum
O
p
e
r
a
t
i
on
a
l
M
od
e
s
:
Simplex, Full duplex
(optional internal or external duplexer
available for single antenna operation)
C
on
f
i
gu
r
a
t
i
on
:
All configuration via
Windows based software
C
o
m
p
li
a
n
ce
s
:
ETSI EN300 113, EN301 489, EN60950
FCC PART 15, PART 90
IC RS119, ICES-001
ACA AS4295-1995
Transmitter
T
x
P
o
w
e
r
:
5W (+37 dBm) ±1 dB
User configurable with over-temperature
and reverse power protection
M
odu
l
a
t
i
on
:
User configurable narrow
band digitally filtered GMSK or
4 Level FSK
T
x
K
e
y
up
T
i
m
e
:
< 2 mS
T
i
m
e
ou
t
T
i
m
e
r
:
Programmable 0-255
seconds
T
x
S
pu
r
i
ou
s
:
<= -37 dBm
P
TT
C
on
t
r
o
l
:
Auto (on Data) / RTS line
(Port A or B) / System Port Override
Receiver
S
e
n
s
i
t
i
v
i
t
y
:
-118 dBm for 12 dB SINAD
S
e
l
ec
t
i
v
i
t
y
:
Better than 60 dB
I
n
t
e
r
m
odu
l
a
t
i
on
:
Better than 70 dB
S
pu
r
i
ou
s
R
e
s
pon
s
e
:
Better than 70 dB
A
F
C
T
r
ack
i
ng
:
Digital receiver
frequency tracking
M
u
t
e
:
Programmable digital mute
Diagnostics (Optional)
Network wide operation from any
remote terminal.
Non intrusive protocol - runs
simultaneously with the application.
Over-the-air re-configuration of all
parameters.
Storage of data error and channel
occupancy statistics.
In-built Error Rate testing capabilities.
Connections
N
O
T
E
:
V
a
r
i
ou
s
dup
li
ca
t
e
d
c
on
f
i
gu
r
a
t
i
on
s
a
v
a
il
a
b
l
e
.
U
s
e
r
D
a
t
a
P
o
r
t
s
:
2 x DB9 female ports
wired as DCE (modem)
S
ys
t
e
m
P
o
r
t
:
RJ45 (front and rear)
for diagnostics, configuration and
programming
A
n
t
e
nn
a
:
2 x N female bulkhead (separate Tx
and Rx ports)
1 x N female bulkhead (with optional
internal duplexer)
P
o
w
e
r
:
2 pin locking, mating
connector(s) supplied
L
E
D
D
i
s
p
l
a
y
:
Multimode Indicators for
Pwr, Tx, Rx, Sync, TxD and RxD data
LEDs (for both port A and B)
Modem
D
a
t
a
S
e
r
i
a
l
P
o
r
t
A
:
RS232, DCE, 600-
76,800 bps asynchronous
D
a
t
a
S
e
r
i
a
l
P
o
r
t
B
:
RS232, DCE, 300-
38,400 bps asynchronous
S
ys
t
e
m
P
o
r
t
:
RS232, 19,200 bps
asynchronous
F
l
o
w
C
on
t
r
o
l
:
Selectable
hardware/software/3 wire interface
R
F
C
h
a
nn
e
l
D
a
t
a
R
a
t
e
:
4800/9600/19,200 bps Full duplex
D
a
t
a
B
u
ff
e
r
:
16 kbyte of on-board RAM
B
i
t
E
rr
o
r
R
a
t
e
:
< 1x10
-6
@ -110 dBm (4800 bps)
< 1x10
-6
@ -108 dBm (9600 bps)
< 1x10
-6
@ -106 dBm (19,200 bps)
C
o
lli
s
i
on
A
v
o
i
d
a
n
ce
:
Trio DataCom’s
unique supervisory channel C/DSMA
collision avoidance system
M
u
l
t
i
s
t
r
ea
m
™
:
Trio DataCom's unique
simultaneous delivery of multiple data
streams (protocols)
D
a
t
a
t
u
r
n
a
r
ound
:
<10mS
F
i
r
m
w
a
r
e
:
Field upgradeable Flash memory
H
o
t
S
t
a
ndb
y
C
on
t
r
o
ll
e
r
(
H
S
C
)
Features: Alarm indications, manual / auto
changover control, continuous monitoring
of Tx power, RSSI, frequency offset,
recovered data, power supply, and
diagnostic commands from each base.
General
P
o
w
e
r
S
upp
l
y
:
13.8 Vdc nominal
(11-16 Vdc)
T
r
a
n
s
m
i
t
C
u
rr
e
n
t
:
2.0 A nominal @ 1 W
3.2 A nominal @ 5 W
R
ece
i
v
e
C
u
rr
e
n
t
:
< 1000 mA
D
i
m
e
n
s
i
on
s
:
19” 5 RU rack mount
485 x 225 x 420 mm (Including heatsink)
19 x 8.9 x 16.5 inches
W
e
i
gh
t
:
12.7 kg (28Ibs) (excluding
optional duplexer)
D
i
g
i
t
a
l
I/
O
(
H
S
C
)
:
TVIEW+ Diagnostics Software to;
- Monitor 2 inputs
- Set 2 outputs
Options
DU
P
L
X
450
B
x
Internal / External
Duplexers, Band Reject and Band Pass
E
D
O
V
M
Digital Order Wire Voice
Module
T
V
I
E
W
+
™
Configuration, Network
Management and Diagnostic Software
D
I
A
G
S
/
E
H
Network Management and
Remote Diagnostics Facilities
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Part M Support Options
Website Information
The Trio DataCom website support contains links to e-mail and
telephone support, technical notes, manuals, software updates.
Please go to www.trio.com.au/support.htm.
E-mail Technical Support
E-mail your questions to support@trio.com.au.
When e-mailing questions to our support staff, make sure you tell us
the exact model number (and serial number if possible) of the Trio
equipment you are working with. Include as much detail as possible
about the situation, and any tests that you have done which may help
us to better understand the issue. If possible, please include your
telephone contact information should we wish to further clarify any
issues.
Telephone Technical Support
Telephone support is available at our head office telephone number
Australia: (+61) 3 9775 0505 during Eastern Australian business hours
(9am-5pm).
Contacting the Service
Department
The Service department may be contacted by e-mail to
service@trio.com.au , or by telephone during Eastern Australian
business hours.
Part M Support Options
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