Trimble 029A-SN450 Ruggedized Data Modem for GPS User Manual SiteNet 450 Operation Manual
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SN450.book Page 1 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM SiteNet 450 ™ Operation Manual Part Number 45423-00-ENG Revision A October 2001 SN450.book Page 2 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Corporate Office Trimble Navigation Limited Engineering and Construction 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099 U.S.A. Phone: +1-937-233-8921 Toll free:+1-800-538-7800 Fax: +1-937-233-9441 www.trimble.com Copyright and Trademarks © 2001, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. The Globe & Triangle logo, Trimble, 4700, 4800, 5700, MS750, MS850, MS860, SiteNet, SiteVision, TRIMCOMM, TRIMMARK, TRIMTALK, and WinFLASH are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. The Sextant logo with Trimble and BladePro 3D are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Release Notice This is the October 2001 release (Revision A) of the SiteNet 450 Operation Manual, part number 45423-00-ENG. The following limited warranties give you specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction. Hardware Limited Warranty Trimble warrants that this Trimble hardware product (the “Product”) shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will substantially conform to Trimble’s applicable published specifications for the Product for a period of one (1) year, starting from the date of delivery. The warranty set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to software/firmware products. Software and Firmware License, Limited Warranty This Trimble software and/or firmware product (the “Software”) is licensed and not sold. Its use is governed by the provisions of the applicable End User License Agreement (“EULA”), if any, included with the Software. In the absence of a separate EULA included with the Software providing different limited warranty terms, exclusions, and limitations, the following terms and conditions shall apply. Trimble warrants that this Trimble Software product will substantially conform to Trimble’s applicable published specifications for the Software for a period of ninety (90) days, starting from the date of delivery. Warranty Remedies Trimble's sole liability and your exclusive remedy under the warranties set forth above shall be, at Trimble’s option, to repair or replace any Product or Software that fails to conform to such warranty (“Nonconforming Product”), or refund the purchase price paid by you for any such Nonconforming Product, upon your return of any Nonconforming Product to Trimble in accordance with Trimble’s standard return material authorization procedures. SN450.book Page 3 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer These warranties shall be applied only in the event and to the extent that: (i) the Products and Software are properly and correctly installed, configured, interfaced, maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with Trimble’s relevant operator's manual and specifications, and; (ii) the Products and Software are not modified or misused. The preceding warranties shall not apply to, and Trimble shall not be responsible for defects or performance problems resulting from (i) the combination or utilization of the Product or Software with products, information, data, systems or devices not made, supplied or specified by Trimble; (ii) the operation of the Product or Software under any specification other than, or in addition to, Trimble's standard specifications for its products; (iii) the unauthorized modification or use of the Product or Software; (iv) damage caused by accident, lightning or other electrical discharge, fresh or salt water immersion or spray; or (v) normal wear and tear on consumable parts (e.g., batteries). THE WARRANTIES ABOVE STATE TRIMBLE'S ENTIRE LIABILITY, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, RELATING TO PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY EITHER TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION, PRODUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR DISTRIBUTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF TRIMBLE ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLITE SIGNALS. Limitation of Liability TRIMBLE’S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE LICENSE OR U.S.$25.00. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TRIMBLE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS), REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TRIMBLE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF THE COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS DEVELOPED BETWEEN YOU AND TRIMBLE. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SN450.book Page 4 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Notices Class B Statement – Notice to Users. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules. Broadcast frequency, transmit power, channel spacing and antenna gain are regulated by countries-of-use. These are unique on a per-country basis. The broadcast frequencies, channel spacing, and country-of-use for the radio-modem must be specified at time of order. Contact your local Trimble representative for further information. Specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice. SN450.book Page v Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Contents About this Manual Getting Started Introduction . . . . . . . Hardware Specification . SiteNet 450 Description. Features. . . . . . Options . . . . . . Frequency Band . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to the SiteNet 450 . Starting WinFLASH . . . . . . Configuring the SiteNet 450 . . Frequency List Updates . . . . Software Updates. . . . . . . . . 6 . 6 . 6 . 7 . 7 10 13 14 16 17 18 21 21 Configuring the SiteNet 450 Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . Connectors and Indicators . . . . . Mounting the SiteNet 450 on a Machine . Machine Mount Kit (PN 35087-00) SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page vi Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Contents Cabling Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power and I/O Cable for Machine Installations . Infrastructure/Base Station Power and I/O Cable Machine Service Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 26 27 31 32 33 38 38 39 39 Regulations and Safety Introduction . . Type Approval. Licensing . . . Safety . . . . . Technical Specifications Technical Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Pinout Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Using Radios with GPS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Communications Radios Useful Field Procedures. . . . . . Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index vi SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 46 47 49 50 SN450.book Page vii Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM About this Manual Welcome to the SiteNet 450 Operation Manual. This manual describes how to install, set up, and use the SiteNet™ 450 radio-modem. Even if you have used other radio-modems before, Trimble recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product. If you are not familiar with GPS, visit Trimble’s website (www.trimble.com) for an interactive look at Trimble and GPS. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual vii SN450.book Page viii Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM About this Manual Related Information Other sources of related information are: • Release notes – the release notes describe new features of the product, information not included in the manuals, and any changes to the manuals. • Update notes – there is a warranty activation sheet with this product. Send it in to automatically receive update notes containing important information about software and hardware changes. Contact your local Trimble Dealer for more information about the support agreement contracts for software and firmware, and an extended warranty program for hardware. • Look at the Trimble website support page at www.trimble.com/support/ for additional information such as: technical tips, service bulletins, and FAQs. Also, you can download software patches, firmware and utility programs. • Trimble training courses – consider a training course to help you use your GPS system to its fullest potential. For more information, visit the Trimble website at www.trimble.com/support. Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact your local distributor. viii SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page ix Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM About this Manual Your Comments Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision. To forward your comments, do one of the following: • Send an e-mail to ReaderFeedback@trimble.com. • Complete the Reader Comment Form at the back of this manual and mail it according to the instructions at the bottom of the form. If the reader comment form is not available, send comments and suggestions to the address in the front of this manual. Please mark it Attention: Technical Publications Group. Document Conventions The document conventions are as follows: Convention Definition Italics Identifies software menus, menu commands, dialog boxes, and the dialog box fields. Helvetica Narrow Represents messages printed on the screen. Helvetica Bold Identifies a software command button, or represents information that you must type in a software screen or window. “Select Italics / Italics” Identifies the sequence of menus, commands, or dialog boxes that you must choose in order to reach a given screen. [Ctrl] Is an example of a hardware function key that you must press on a personal computer (PC). If you must press more than one of these at the same time, this is represented by a plus sign, for example, [Ctrl]+[C]. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual ix SN450.book Page x Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM About this Manual SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 1 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM CHAPTER Getting Started In this chapter: ■ Introduction ■ Hardware Specification ■ SiteNet 450 Description SN450.book Page 2 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 1.1 Getting Started Introduction The SiteNet 450 radio-modem broadcasts raw GPS data in Compact Measurement Record (CMR) format from a reference receiver to one or more roving receivers for precise machine positioning. The SiteNet 450 is compatible with Trimble’s TRIMTALK™ 450 and TRIMMARK™ radios for broadcasting and receiving Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) or CMR data. Trimble recommends that you use the CMR+ format whenever possible. 1.2 Hardware Specification The SiteNet 450 meets stringent hardware requirements, such as the Caterpillar EC-1 specification. The SiteNet 450 features: • Integrated low-profile antenna for machine installations. • Physical connection by means of the same 8-pin male Bendix connector previously used on TRIMCOMM™ radios. For a description of the connector pinout, see Pinout Information, page 44. In addition, the SiteNet 450 is designed for use with unconditioned power 10.5 VDC to 20 VDC. In a SiteVision™ GPS system or a BladePro 3D® GPS system, 12 VDC is provided through the Trimble GPS receiver, using the standard SiteNet 450 machine cable. Note – As used in this manual, CMR as well as CMR Plus formats are both represented by CMR. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 3 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Getting Started 1.3 SiteNet 450 Description The SiteNet 450 is a multi-channel, ultra high frequency (UHF) radio unit and data modem packaged in a rugged, waterproof, metal case and is designed to withstand severe environmental stress. 1.3.1 1.3.2 Features • Low latency CMR transmission • Compatible with TRIMTALK 450 and TRIMMARK radio networks • Upgradeable software • Selectable frequencies • License-free operation in some European countries • Ruggedized, waterproof casing • Typical 3–5 km range • Low power consumption • One CAN (J1939) port • Two RS-232 interfaces • Low-profile antenna for machine applications Options • 5 dB gain whip antenna for infrastructure applications • AC/DC converter (AC: 100–250 V, 50–60 Hz) (DC: 16 V, 1.56 A) • DC adapter cable for infrastructure radios • Machine mounting kit (for more information, see Mounting the SiteNet 450 on a Machine, page 21) SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 4 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 1.3.3 Getting Started Frequency Band Broadcast frequency, transmit power, channel spacing and antenna gain are regulated by countries-of-use. These are unique on a per-country basis. The broadcast frequencies, channel spacing, and country-of-use for the radio-modem must be specified at time of order. For more information, contact your local Trimble representative. Note – Specifications and descriptions are subject to change without notice. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 5 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM CHAPTER Configuring the SiteNet 450 In this chapter: ■ Introduction ■ Default Settings ■ Configuration SN450.book Page 6 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 2.1 Configuring the SiteNet 450 Introduction The SiteNet 450 radio-modem contains both a data modem and a radio. It can be used in a variety of configurations to form a complete wireless data network. One configuration is as a base radio broadcasting directly to a Trimble 4700™, 4800™, or 5700™ rover GPS receiver that contains an internal radio-modem. Alternatively, an SiteNet 450 can operate as a repeater or as a receiving radio for a machine control system. 2.2 Default Settings The SiteNet 450 serial output ports are configured at the factory with the following settings: • 38400 baud • 8 data bits, no parity • 1 stop bit The SiteNet 450 is preconfigured as a rover. It retrieves these parameters at power up. They can be changed using the WinFLASH utility. 2.3 Configuration WinFLASH is a utility programme used to configure the SiteNet 450. You need Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT to run WinFLASH on your PC. For more information about the installation of WinFLASH, read the README.TXT file provided on the WinFLASH CD. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 7 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Configuring the SiteNet 450 2.3.1 Connecting to the SiteNet 450 1. Connect a SiteNet 450 service cable to the SiteNet 450. 2. Connect the I/O DB-9 connector of the service cable to a serial port on your PC. Note – Figure 3.7 on page 28 shows an infrastructure cable (PN 38968-25) connected to the SiteNet 450. Figure 3.10 on page 31 shows the service cable (PN 40942-xx) connected to the SiteNet 450 and a PC. 3. 2.3.2 Provide power to the radio through the power lead of the service cable. Starting WinFLASH 1. To start WinFLASH, click the WinFLASH icon. The WinFLASH main window appears: 2. Follow the directions in the WinFLASH window to connect the radio-modem to the PC. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 8 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Configuring the SiteNet 450 Note – WinFLASH is used to configure many different Trimble products. If you have other Trimble products you may have to make a selection in this window. Select the SiteNet 450 Transceiver (v1.04) option. 3. Select the appropriate PC serial port (COM port) and click Next. The Operation Selection window appears. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 9 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Configuring the SiteNet 450 4. Select Configure SiteNet 450 and click Next. The WinFLASH-Settings Review window appears: 5. Click Finish. A connection status window appears, counts to 100%, and then displays the SiteNet 450 configuration menu. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 10 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Configuring the SiteNet 450 When a successful connection is established, the SiteNet 450 Configuration window replaces the WinFLASH window: 2.3.3 Configuring the SiteNet 450 To configure the SiteNet 450: 1. Select the appropriate operating Mode depending on intended use, for example Rover. 2. Select the Channel Sharing configuration (base modes only, not selectable for a repeater or rover). The options are: – 10 Off: The carrier detect mode is OFF. The SiteNet 450 will ignore other transmissions on your frequency and continue to transmit data. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 11 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Configuring the SiteNet 450 Note – Channel Sharing set to Off may be illegal in your country-of-use. You may be subject to penalties or fines based upon the specific licensing requirements for your country-of-use. Please consult your radio license documentation or licensing agency for operational guidelines. – Avoid Weak Signals: The carrier detect mode is ON. The radio ceases to transmit if it detects another radio transmission on its frequency. It resumes transmission when the channel is free of radio traffic. – Avoid Strong Signals: The carrier detect mode is ON, but the radio stops transmitting only when there is a strong signal present. (Receive level > –90 dBm.) 3. Select the Enable Station ID check box and enter your Call Sign. This is a Federal Communications Commission requirement for U.S. licensed users. It sets your radio to transmit your Call Sign every 15 minutes in Morse Code. 4. In the Data Port field, set the Baud Rate and Parity. These are the communications parameters between the receiver and radio. Note – The default GPS port parameters for the SiteNet 450 are 38400 baud rate with parity none. 5. In the Wireless Settings field, select the appropriate Current Channel option. This field determines the radio operating frequency. 6. Select the Wireless Mode setting. This setting determines the over-the-air communications parameters. Note – These settings must be the same for all radios in the same network. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 11 SN450.book Page 12 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Configuring the SiteNet 450 12 7. To update the configuration, click Set. The Connecting to SiteNet 450 dialog appears: 8. You can return to the main menu, or exit WinFLASH. Tip – Setting the wireless mode to the highest possible setting reduces battery consumption on your base or repeater. For example, 9600 bps consumes half the power of 4800 bps for the same data format and time of operation. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 13 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Configuring the SiteNet 450 9. 2.3.4 Click Radio Info to view a text listing of all radio information, including its current configuration: Tip – You can print or save to file the radio configuration information for future reference or e-mail to your support provider to help with troubleshooting radio problems. Frequency List Updates The SiteNet 450 can be programmed with a list of up to 20 frequencies, stored in nonvolatile memory. This list is preconfigured based on the frequencies requested when the SiteNet 450 was ordered. Governmental regulations require that only manufacturers or authorized dealers can create this frequency list. All frequencies programmed into a SiteNet 450 must comply with the host country regulations. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 13 SN450.book Page 14 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Configuring the SiteNet 450 When you need to change the frequency list (add, delete, or replace frequencies), contact your Trimble dealer and provide the radio-modem’s serial number and an updated list of the frequencies you require. Once you are provided with the frequency file, you may upgrade the radio using the WinFLASH utility. 2.3.5 Software Updates SiteNet 450 software upgrades are available at the Trimble World Wide Web (www.trimble.com). Use the WinFLASH utility to upgrade the SiteNet 450 software. 14 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 15 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM CHAPTER Installing the SiteNet 450 Network In this chapter: ■ Introduction ■ Physical Description ■ Mounting the SiteNet 450 on a Machine ■ Cabling Configurations ■ Antenna Description SN450.book Page 16 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 3.1 Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Introduction Before setting up the equipment in the field, verify that each radio-modem is set to the same channel and wireless data rate. Also verify that the radio-modem’s Data Port settings are 38400 and parity none. Set the serial port settings for both base and rover GPS receivers to 38400 bps, 8 bits, parity none, and 1 stop bit. For more information about general GPS receiver setup information, refer to the GPS receiver manual. If these settings are not available, use the WinFLASH utility to set the radio-modem’s serial port settings to those of the GPS receiver. Note – High-power signals from a nearby high-power radio station or radar transmitter can overwhelm the radio-modem circuits. This does not harm the instruments, but can prevent them from functioning correctly. To avoid problems, try not to use the radio-modems within 400 meters (1300 feet) of powerful radar, television, or other transmitters. Low-power transmitters such as those in portable phones and walkie-talkies normally do not interfere with SiteNet 450 radio-modem operations unless they are tuned to the same channel. Always monitor frequency before and during operation. Transmit only on a clear channel. Also, to avoid possible interference with GPS reception, keep the base radio-modem antenna as far as possible from the GPS antenna. A minimum of 3 meters (10 feet) is recommended. For more information about the precautions when using certain frequencies that can interfere with GPS operation, refer to Selecting Communications Radios, page 47. This is a copy of Trimble’s publication Using Radio Communication systems with GPS Surveying Receivers (PN 1-612-0082-2/94). Installation as a Repeater To achieve coverage to all points in a survey area, a SiteNet 450 network may include up to two repeaters under certain conditions. The repeaters retransmit data packets in a way that avoids interference 16 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 17 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network with the base and each other. The operation of the repeaters is transparent to the rovers. The rover will use the data packets from the base or repeater, whichever it receives first. The option to include a repeater in a network depends on the selected wireless data rate and the broadcast information content. Table 3.1 illustrates when a repeater may be used in a network for various wireless data rates, RTK formats, and RTK epoch rate. Table 3.1 Repeater use in networks Wireless data rate (bps) DGPS CMR at 1 Hz RTCM 2.x at 1 Hz 4800 9600 2 - Two repeaters may be used 1 - One repeater may be used 0 - No repeaters may be used 3.2 Physical Description The SiteNet 450 radio-modem is encased in a rugged, waterproof metal case. It has an antenna mount on the top cap, and a connector and LED on the bottom cap. The physical aspects of SiteNet 450 hardware are outlined below, followed by details covering interface connections and antenna installations. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 17 SN450.book Page 18 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 3.2.1 Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Connectors and Indicators The SiteNet 450 bottom cap is fitted with an 8-pin male Bendix connector and an LED indicator light. See Figure 3.1. Data/Power indicator LED Figure 3.1 18 SiteNet 450 bottom cap SiteNet 450 Operation Manual Power I/O connector (8-pin male Bendix) SN450.book Page 19 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network The LED can be orange and/or green depending on the situation, as shown in Table 3.2. Table 3.2 Operational status LED Color Status Orange (solid) Power is available. Orange and green (both solid) Transmitting, receiving, or repeating. VCO Low battery High temperature Unknown error Data overload Very low battery High temperature shutdown No color Dead battery Note – The top cap of the SiteNet 450 has an antenna contact tip. The tip is designed for maximum efficiency and very low loss. Please take care not to damage this tip. Keep the low-profile antenna or flexible antenna base screwed on to the top of the radio when storing the SiteNet 450, see page 33. Figure 3.2 shows the top cap. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 19 SN450.book Page 20 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Contact tip Antenna mount Figure 3.2 20 SiteNet 450 top cap SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 21 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network 3.3 Mounting the SiteNet 450 on a Machine When mounting the SiteNet 450 on a machine consider the following: – Reduce damage by minimizing shock and vibration to the SiteNet 450: Mount the radio-modem on a solid part of the cab. – Locate the best antenna position: Mount the entire antenna above the roofline so that it has an uninterrupted view. This improves the performance of the SiteNet 450. – Prevent signal interference: Position the antenna away from other antennas (particularly if the other antenna is a two-way radio), rotating beacons and strobe lights. Figure 3.4 shows a typical installation. 3.3.1 Machine Mount Kit (PN 35087-00) The machine mounting kit for the SiteNet 450 comprises: • Radio mount bracket (upper) • Radio mount bracket (lower) • Machine mount adapter plate (with U-bolts) • Rubber shock mount kit SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 21 SN450.book Page 22 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Figure 3.3 shows the SiteNet 450 mounting kit and how the parts fit together. Radio mounting bracket (upper) PN 41530 Adapter plate PN 71105-00 Figure 3.3 Radio mounting bracket (lower) PN 41529 SiteNet 450 mounting kit Mounting the SiteNet 450 To mount the SiteNet 450 onto a machine: 1. Bolt the SiteNet 450 into the radio mounting bracket (upper and lower brackets). Ensure that the radio mounting screws are all fitted with washers and lock washers. 22 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 23 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network 2. 3. Securely mount the adapter plate to the machine. Do one of the following: – Use existing weld bosses (see Figure 3.4) – Weld some weld bosses to the cab – Clamp the plate to the top of a handrail at the top of the cab using the U-bolts Bolt the radio mounting bracket to the adapter plate using the rubber shock mount kit. The bolts are included with the adapter plate. Tip – Use threadlocking Loctite (PN 33803) or equivalent to secure the bolts when you assemble the shock mounts. Figure 3.4 shows a SiteNet 450 mounted at the rear of a cab roof. Notice how this installation ensures that all of the antenna is above the cab’s roof. ****NEW PHOTO FROM Joan Hollerich GOES HERE********THIS ONE SHOWS A 900******* SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 23 SN450.book Page 24 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Figure 3.4 24 SiteNet 450 mounted at the rear of a cab roof SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 25 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network 3.4 Cabling Configurations The SiteNet 450 is typically configured as a rover, but the cables and adapters necessary for other configurations are also available. Table 3.3 summarizes the cabling items available or provided with the SiteNet 450 unit or available accessories. Table 3.3 SiteNet 450 cabling and power accessories Item Part number Power and I/O cable for machine installations, 5 m (17 ft) 8-pin female Bendix connector on each end 32942-17 Infrastructure/Base Station power and I/O cable, 7.5 m (25 ft) 38968-25 8-pin female Bendix, with Y-split to TA-3 power connector, DBF-9, plus 12-pin Conxall Machine service cable (21-pin female Bendix, with Y-split to bare power leads and dual DBF-9 connector) 36938 DC power adapter cable with TA-3 connector and battery clips 44087-00 SiteNet Base Station/Configuration cable, 30 m (99 ft) 40942-99 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 25 SN450.book Page 26 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 3.4.1 Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Power and I/O Cable for Machine Installations The cable shown in Figure 3.5 connects the SiteNet 450 to either the MS850™ or the MS860™ GPS receiver on the machine. The GPS receiver outputs power to the SiteNet 450 through this cable. The straight connector attaches to the bottom cap of the SiteNet 450, and the angled connector attaches to the 8-pin Bendix connector of the GPS receiver. Figure 3.5 26 Power and I/O cable (PN 32942-17) SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 27 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network 3.4.2 Infrastructure/Base Station Power and I/O Cable The cable shown in Figure 3.6 is used for base station and repeater installations of SiteNet 450s. Cables come in the lengths shown in Table 3.4. Table 3.4 Available cable lengths Part number Cable length 38968-25 7.5 m (25 ft) 40942-03 1 m (3 ft) 40942-40 12 m (40 ft) 40942-99 30 m (99 ft) Note – Nearly all installations of infrastructure radios will require either a 7.5 m (25 ft) or a 30 m (99 ft) length. Seal unused connectors by covering them with plastic tape. 8-pin Bendix to SiteNet 450 DB-9 to PC for data or configuration Conxall to MS750 TA-3 power Figure 3.6 Radio power and I/O cable (PN 38968-25) SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 27 SN450.book Page 28 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network The 7.5 m (25 ft) infrastructure cable (PN 38968-25) connects directly to the SiteNet 450. The 12-pin Conxall connector connects directly to the MS750™ GPS receiver with a split to power via a TA-3 connector. This cable also splits to a DBF-9, which can be used to configure the SiteNet 450. When you install this cable with a MS750 base station, the complete cabling configuration looks similar to that shown in Figure 3.7. SiteNet 450 DB-9 MS750 17515-xx Connect to PC for radio configuration 8-pin Bendix N type Port B Port A GPS antenna 38968-25 TA-3 TA-3 DC power option 44087-00 Figure 3.7 28 TA-3 AC power adapter with TA-3 connector 38483 MS750 base station using cable PN 38968-25 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 29 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network The 30 m (99 ft) infrastructure cable (PN 40942-99) connects directly to the SiteNet 450 and splits out to power via a TA-3 connector and communications via dual female DB-9 connectors. The DB-9 connectors can connect to a GPS receiver and to a PC at the same time. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting. This cable requires its own power for the radio. It has no Conxall connector for the MS750 GPS receiver. You can connect it to the MS750 with the hammerhead connector B1/B2 cable PN 37382 that comes with the base (reference) station kit. The cable has a TA-3 connector for power to the radio only. The MS750 must be powered separately with the cables provided in the base station. See Figure 3.8. To cable PN 37382 DB-9 GPS To SiteNet 450 8-pin Bendix To PC for data or configuration DB-9 I/O 1-shell 5-pin Lemo power Figure 3.8 Service cable assembly (PN 40942-03, -40, -99) The 1 m (3 ft) cable (PN 40942-03) is designed for use with a survey backpack. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 29 SN450.book Page 30 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network When you install cable 40942-xx with a MS750 base station, the complete cabling configuration looks similar to that shown in Figure 3.9. DB-9 MS750 SiteNet 450 17515-xx N-type 30945 8-pin Bendix Port A Port B GPS antenna 37382 DB-9 GPS 40942-xx Data B2 TA-3 TA-3 TA-3 Data A1/B1 DB-9 I/O DC power option 44087-00 38483 AC power adapter with TA-3 connector Figure 3.9 30 MS750 base station using cable PN 40942-xx SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 31 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network 3.4.3 Machine Service Cable Figure 3.10 shows cable 40942-xx when used to configure SiteNet 450 radios with a laptop. SiteNet 450 DB-9 GPS 8-pin Bendix DB-9 I/O Cable 40942-40 (= 12 m or 40 ft) 40942-99 (= 30 m or 99 ft) 1 shell 5-pin Lemo Figure 3.10 44086-00 Machine service cable (PN 40942-xx) SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 31 SN450.book Page 32 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network 3.5 Antenna Description The standard SiteNet 450 antenna is a 0 dB, low-profile antenna. An optional infrastructure installation kit comes with an antenna base and 5 dB whip antenna tip. The 5 dB antenna measures 81 cm (32 in) in length, including the base. See Figure 3.11. 0 dB low-profile antenna SiteNet 450 Antenna base Figure 3.11 32 SiteNet 450 with antennas SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 5 dB tip SN450.book Page 33 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network 3.5.1 Antenna Considerations Note – Please use care when removing the radio antenna. The SiteNet 450 antenna contact tip is designed for maximum efficiency and very low loss. To maintain its integrity, do not remove the top cap from the radio housing. Make sure that you mount the base and repeater radios as high as possible. An increase in the antenna height increases your line of sight and is the most effective way to increase the radio’s range. Consult your license for the legal limits on antenna height. Line-of-Sight Obstruction Objects placed near the antennas, especially metal objects, can severely limit antenna efficiency. If an antenna is to be mounted on a mast, make sure it is mounted so that its radiating element is completely above the top of any obstructing source, if possible. Figure 3.12 shows the optional infrastructure antenna mounting for the SiteNet 450. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 33 SN450.book Page 34 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Make sure that you fit the O-rings that are provided O-ring Flexible antenna base 5 dB tip O-ring Top cap Figure 3.12 Infrastructure antenna mounting Antenna Length The UHF whip antenna shipped with your system is factory tuned to operate in the band you specified with your order (for example, 450–470 MHz). To ensure that your antenna is the correct length for your frequency band, refer to Figure 3.13. 34 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 35 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Installing the SiteNet 450 Network Figure 3.13 Standard UHF Omnidirectional Antennas SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 35 SN450.book Page 36 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 36 Installing the SiteNet 450 Network SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 37 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM CHAPTER Regulations and Safety In this chapter: ■ Introduction ■ Type Approval ■ Licensing ■ Safety SN450.book Page 38 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 4.1 Regulations and Safety Introduction Regulations regarding the use of the radio-modems vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used without obtaining an end-user license. Other countries require end-user licensing. Consult your local communications governing agency for licensing information. Before operating a SiteNet 450 radio-modem, determine if authorization or a license to operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end user to obtain an operator’s permit or license for the SiteNet 450 radio-modem for the location or country of use. Note – This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. 4.2 Type Approval Warning – Changes or modifications to this equipment not approved in writing by Trimble Navigation Limited voids your authority to operate the equipment. Type approval, or acceptance, covers technical parameters of the equipment related to emissions that can cause interference. Type approval is granted to the manufacturer of the transmission equipment, independent from the operation or licensing of the units. Some countries have unique technical requirements for operation in particular radio-modem frequency bands. To comply with those requirements, Trimble may have modified your equipment to be granted Type approval. Unauthorized modification of the units voids the Type approval, the warranty, and the operational license of the equipment. 38 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 39 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Regulations and Safety 4.3 Licensing Many countries require that the operator of a radio or radio-modem obtain a license prior to operating it. Consult your local communications governing agency for licensing information. Obtaining an operator’s permit or license for the SiteNet 450 for the location or country of use is the responsibility of the end user. Before operating this radio-modem, you are legally required to obtain frequency licenses as required by the country of use. Please contact your local communications governing agency for the licensing requirements for each of these radio-modems. 4.4 Safety Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-regulated equipment as a result of its actions in General Docket 79-144 on March 13, 1986. Proper use of this radio-modem results in exposure below government limits. The following precautions are recommended: • Do not operate the transmitter when someone is within 0.6 meter (2 ft) of the antenna. • Do not operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated. • Do not operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere. • All equipment must be properly grounded according to Trimble installation instructions for safe operation. • All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 39 SN450.book Page 40 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM 40 Regulations and Safety SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 41 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM APPENDIX Technical Specifications In this appendix: ■ Technical information ■ Pinout information SN450.book Page 42 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM A.1 Technical Specifications Technical Information The table shows the technical information for the SiteNet 450 radio-modem. This information is subject to change without notice. Table A.1 Technical information Specification Physical: Size Weight Environmental: Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Vibration Shock: Operational Survival 85 mm (3.4") W x 270 mm (10.5") H plus antenna height 0.9 kg (2.0 lb) –40° to +65°C –40° to +85°C Exceeds MIL-STD-810E (aggravated cyclic humidity), sealed to ±34.5 kPa (±5 psi), immersible to 1 m 8 gRMS, 20–2000 Hz random vibration ±40 g, 10 msec ±75 g, 6 msec Electrical Power consumption: Nominal Transmit Protection Input range 42 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 250 mA (3W)1 1000 mA (12 W)1 Reverse polarity 10.5 VDC to 20 VDC unconditioned SN450.book Page 43 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Technical Specifications Table A.1 Technical information (continued) Specification Connector: Type Provides Indicators 8-pin male Bendix Power, 2 serial ports, CAN interface Power and data LED Radio-modem performance Range: Optimal Typical Radio link: Frequency range Channel spacing Transmit power Channels Wireless data rates Modes 10 km (6 miles), line-of-sight 3–5 km (2–3 miles) Varies with terrain and operating conditions. A repeater may be used to extend the range. Single 10 MHz band per unit 430–440 MHz, 440–450 MHz, 450–460 MHz, or 460–470 MHz 12.5 kHz or 25 kHz (only 440–450 MHz is available in 12.5 kHz at this time) 0.5 W Up to 20 (factory pre-set)2 12.5 kHz channel, 4800, 8000 bps 25 kHz channel, 4800, 8000, 9600 bps Base/Repeater/Rover 1 Power consumption, as well as the permissible number of repeaters in a network, depends on the selected wireless data rate and the broadcast information content and rate (that is, CMR vs. RTCM SC-104 Ver. 2.1 packets at 1 Hz). The 9600 bps wireless data rate is not available for units with 12.5 kHz channel spacing. 2 Broadcast frequency, transmit power, channel spacing, and antenna gain are regulated by countries-of-use. These are unique on a per-country basis. The broadcast frequencies, channel spacing, and country-of-use for the radio-modem must be specified at time of order. Contact you local Trimble representative for more information. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 43 SN450.book Page 44 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Technical Specifications A.2 Pinout Information Figure A.1 shows the pinout information for the 8-pin male Bendix connector on the base of the SiteNet 450 radio-modem. Pin Function Pin Function Power to radio GND RS-232 TXD2 RS-232 RXD2 CAN Hi RS-232 TXD3 RS-232 RXD3 CAN Lo Figure A.1 44 SiteNet 450 connector (8-pin Mil-Spec) SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 45 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM APPENDIX Using Radios with GPS In this appendix: ■ Introduction ■ Selecting Communications Radios ■ Useful Field Procedures ■ Summary SN450.book Page 46 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM B.1 Using Radios with GPS Introduction Note – For more information, refer to the Trimble publication “Using Radio Communication Systems with GPS Surveying Receivers” (PN 1-612-0082-2/94). “GPS receiver, antenna, tripod, tribrach, tape, cones, flagging, radio...”, such is the checklist of most GPS surveyors preparing for a day of observations. But a truly successful survey is not just a matter of making sure that you have all of the equipment; you must also ensure that you optimize the usage of these new tools for the highest productivity. The GPS receiver is trying to measure very faint radio signals from satellites orbiting at 22,000 kilometers in space. There are many factors that can hinder the receiver’s ability to perform. For example, placing your hand over the antenna or setting up the antenna under a tree are factors that have already proven to interfere with GPS signal reception. As GPS receivers developed, their processors have become more sensitive to incoming data flow. This provides an increase in accuracy by extracting more information out of the GPS radio signal. But with this gain in accuracy, there is an increased susceptibility to other radio signals. The receiver is now more sensitive to the incoming GPS signal, and consequently it is also more sensitive to other incoming radio signals. This means that communications radios, such as those commonly used by surveyors, can sometimes create difficulty with the GPS signal reception. There are some very simple steps you can follow to remove the effects of radio interference on the GPS receiver. First, you should be aware of the type of communications equipment you buy and understand its characteristics. Secondly, a little care in using communications radios can greatly decrease your chances of experiencing any interference with satellite tracking. 46 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 47 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Using Radios with GPS B.2 Selecting Communications Radios If you do not already have communications radios, and are thinking of buying them to supplement your survey activities, there are a number of factors to keep in mind before purchasing: • Some frequencies can cause interruptions of GPS tracking. • Some communications equipment creates spurious signals not related to their frequency that can interfere with satellite tracking. • Powerful communications transmitters can create such a strong radio signal that the GPS signal cannot be identified. Most communication transmitters emit overtones of their assigned frequency. If these overtones line up with the GPS frequency, they can filter into the GPS equipment and interfere with the satellite tracking. Some communication transmitters emit more of these overtones than others. But the number of overtones can be difficult to determine and it is not the most important factor when considering this nuisance parameter. To avoid being effected by transmitter overtones, avoid those frequencies that lie within the GPS frequency range. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 47 SN450.book Page 48 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Using Radios with GPS Table B.1 shows frequency bands that you should avoid when using GPS surveying receivers. Table B.1 48 RF bands to avoid From this frequency To this frequency 781.210 794.210 607.300 620.300 520.806 529.473 404.866 413.533 390.605 397.105 312.484 317.684 303.650 310.150 260.403 264.736 242.920 248.120 223.202 226.917 202.433 206.766 195.302 198.552 173.602 177.228 156.242 158.842 151.825 155.075 142.038 144.401 134.955 137.844 130.201 132.368 120.186 124.060 110.418 113.458 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 49 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Using Radios with GPS Some communication transmitters and receivers also emit spurious signals. These are extremely difficult to predict. The only way to know if your receiver is being effected by spuriously emitted signals is to test the communication equipment with the GPS receiver. If you plan to buy a new radio, test it with your existing GPS equipment to determine if any problems exist. Communications equipment that uses more power is more likely to create signals from which the GPS signal cannot be extracted. This typically occurs from signals emitted from the radio transmitter box and not its antenna. Non-GPS signals enter the GPS system through the GPS antenna and not through the receiver. Therefore, most of the effects of non-GPS signals can be minimized by physically separating your radio and GPS equipment. B.3 Useful Field Procedures There are a few useful field procedures you can follow to minimize the effects of your radio. Since most of the radio signal in the GPS band is emitted directly from the radio transmitter box and received via the GPS antenna, make sure the GPS antenna is separated from the radio transmitter by 2-3 meters (7-10 feet). If you are still experiencing difficulties at this distance, the GPS signal may be getting overpowered by the radio transmissions. In this case, you can either separate the equipment even more or shield the radio transmitter. As you move farther away from the source of the transmission, radio signal strength drops as a square of the distance. Therefore, if there is a problem, separate the GPS antenna and radio even more to lessen the strength of the radio signal received at the GPS antenna. If you are using a geodetic antenna, you can use the antenna’s ground plane to shield the radio waves. In fact, you can shield the antenna from the radio signal by moving behind nearby objects such as a car or tree. If you cannot move away from the GPS antenna, move the radio below the level of the GPS antenna ground plane. This is not ideal, but may help in those cases where you are left with no alternative. SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 49 SN450.book Page 50 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM B.4 Using Radios with GPS Summary Using communications radios with GPS receivers requires some special considerations. By striving to extract the utmost accuracy from the GPS system, receiver designs have made greater use of the radio spectrum. However, the methods used to increase performance and accuracy also make GPS receivers more susceptible to receiving other radio signals. Radio signals in the GPS band arise from a few different sources. Some radio transmitters produce overtones of their frequency, which lie within the GPS P-code frequency range. Others create random, spurious signals, which affect GPS signal reception. Still other radio systems use high power levels to boost communication range and create noise that limits the GPS signal tracking. These are all characteristics to avoid when purchasing or using communications equipment in conjunction with GPS. Before using radios on a full-fledged survey job, it is a good idea to test the communications equipment to determine if it effects the GPS signal reception in any way. Testing radios with the GPS equipment is especially important if you are considering purchasing new radios. Make sure to always: • choose the communication frequency of your radios carefully so they do not transmit on or create harmonics in the frequency range of GPS. • test them with your GPS receivers. • if problems arise, put some distance between the radio transmitter case and the GPS antenna. Also, shielding the radio transmitter should minimize the effects of radio signals on the GPS signal reception. Radio signal strength drops as a function of distance. The greater the separation between the GPS antenna and the radio transmitter, the less likely you are to experience interruptions in satellite tracking. 50 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 51 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Index Numerics 8-pin Bendix connector 44 antenna contact tip 19 description of 32 location of 17, 34 connectors and indicators 18, 43 Bendix 25, 44 infrastructure cable 29 pinout 44 power and I/O cable 26 data modem 6 data, raw GPS 2 base station, installations 27 base/repeater 6 electrical specification 42 environmental specification 42 cables configurations available 25 infrastructure power 27 machine installations 26 machine service 7, 31 SiteNet 450 configurations 25 troubleshooting for 29 cap bottom 44 top 19, 33 CMR, format 2 communications radios 47 field procedures 49 frequency band 4 bands to avoid 48 range 43 green LED 19 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 51 SN450.book Page 52 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Index hardware, performance 2 humidity, specification 42 indicator, LED 19 installing. See mounting the SiteNet 450 performance, specification 43 power 19 accessories 25 cables 26 consumption 42 I/O cable 26 infrastructure/base station 27 requirements 2 LED indicator light 19 licensing 39 radios, communications 47 range, specification 43 regulations 37 release notes viii RF energy 39 machine mounting 21, 22 modem, description 17 mounting the SiteNet 450 antenna, considerations 33 machine 21, 22 operating temperature 42 orange LED 19 52 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual safety 37 setup 6 shock, specification 42 SiteNet 450 additional options to 3 base/repeater configuration 6 connecting to 7 features of 3 options of 3 size 42 specifications, technical 42 storage temperature 42 SN450.book Page 53 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Index technical information 42 temperature operating range 42 storage range 42 TRIMCOMM 900 radio 2 troubleshooting 29 type approval 38 vibration, specification 42 weight 42 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual 53 SN450.book Page 54 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Index 54 SiteNet 450 Operation Manual SN450.book Page 55 Friday, October 5, 2001 5:01 PM Reader Comment Form SiteNet 450 Operation Manual PN 45423-00-ENG October 2001 Revision A We appreciate your comments and suggestions for improving this publication. 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