Manual
TS1000BS
Base Station
User’s Menu
Revision 2.0
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Contents:
1. OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................4
2. STATION OPERATION..........................................................................................................6
2.1 STATION ELEMENTS............................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 CABINET ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.2 CONTROL CIRCUIT..........................................................................................................7
2.1.3 OPTIONAL TRANSCEIVER............................................................................................... 7
2.1.4 AC POWER SUPPLY.......................................................................................................... 7
2.1.5 SOLAR SUPPLY................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 OPERATION.............................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 STATION DIAGNOSTICS .....................................................................................................10
2.3.1 POWER_UP/RESET DIAGNOSTICS...............................................................................11
2.3.2 CONTINUOUS DIANGONSTICS.................................................................................... 11
3. INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................12
3.1 FCC REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................... 12
3.2 INSPECTION........................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................16
3.4 INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 16
4. LIGHTING PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS.............................................................18
4.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................................ 18
4.2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................... 18
5. MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................20
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1. OVERVIEW
Telstar’s line of TS1000BS base stations and repeaters are versatile enough to allow
for a variety of communications applications, and flexible enough to accommodate
future requirements. The standard stations are available in a full range of RF bands
and power levels. A host of operations may be added to the station to further
expand its capabilities. For the most part, these options are accomplished in
software to minimize hardware changes.
The TS1000BS station is a microprocessor-controlled station. Its standard features
are listed as:
• Data packet transmission and receiving
• Optional RF transceiver for different bands
• Capable of 115,200 Baud Data transmission
• Extensive self diagnostics
• Solid-state, easily serviceable, modular design
• RF shielding and filtering to meet FCC Industrial Class A specifications
• Ferro-resonant power supplies which offer enhanced immunity to power
line transients
• Wide operating temperature range from –30o to +60o C (-22 o to +140 o F)
• All assemblies are serviced, removed, and replaced through the front door
of the station cabinet.
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• Field programmability with the Telstar field programmer software running
on a notebook PC.
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2. STATION OPERATION
This section describes the station elements, station controls and indicators located
on the front panel. In addition, a description of the extensive station diagnostics is
included.
2.1 STATION ELEMENTS
2.1.1 CABINET
The station cabinet is designed for indoor/outdoor installation, as shown in Figure
1, and may be stacked at site installations using an optional station stacking
hardware kit.
Figure 1 TS1000BS1 station cabinet
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2.1.2 CONTROL CIRCUIT
The control circuit is mounted in the top of station and includes a microprocessor,
interface driver, RF ports and filters, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Control Box in cabinet
2.1.3 OPTIONAL TRANSCEIVER
The RF transceiver can be selected from FW900 and FW2400 optional modules
according to customers’ applications. The transceivers are separately certificated by
FCC requirements.
2.1.4 AC POWER SUPPLY
Control
Circuit
AC/DC
Converter
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The station power supplies are mounted in the lower half of the cabinet, as shown in
Figure 2. The standard power supplies are ferro-resonant types designed to operate
with a nominal 220-volt, single-phase, 50 Hz AC power source and a nominal 110
volt, single-phase, 60 Hz AC power source. They also provide transient protection
against line surges and lighting. The power supplies are capable of delivering up to
30 watts.
2.1.5 SOLAR SUPPLY
Solar supply is a self-contained, solar-powered communications system, as shown
in Figure 3, and provides steady, clean power to a variety of telemetry systems,
including wellhead, oil field and pipeline monitoring sites, custody transfer stations
and natural gas automation projects. It is configured to meet Class I and UL
requirements.
Figure 3 Solar Power Supply
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2.2 OPERATION
TS1000BS base stations operate as data stream router with TDFH technologies. The
packet data is opened and distributed into different paths. A Telstar’s TDFH
protocol is adopted for data communication. The block diagram is given in Figure
4.
BS_Engine
TRX 2 TRX 1 TRX 0
AC Dete ctor
DC Supply Battery Ch arger Buck-up Ba ttery
Connecto r
Figure 4 Base Station Block Diagram
Data Package Format:
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Starter Head Data CRC
Message Flow Chart in base station is given in Figure 5.
Base Station
Local Link Down Link
Incoming
Messgae
or
Figure 5 Data Flow Chart
2.3 STATION DIAGNOSTICS
This section describes the extensive diagnostic capabilities of the TS1000BS
Station. These diagnostics fall into two basic categories: Power-up/Reset
Diagnostics and Continuous Diagnostics. Both are described in the following
sections.
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2.3.1 POWER_UP/RESET DIAGNOSTICS
Upon station power-up or reset, varieties of diagnostic tests are performed to verify
both that the hardware is functional and the firmware and code plug devices are
correctly programmed. The hardware diagnostic tests are designed to detect a faulty
device or group of components. The faulty components can be indicated to the user
via a local diagnostic port and the FAIL LEDs on the board.
2.3.2 CONTINUOUS DIANGONSTICS
The Continuous class of diagnostics is always monitoring the status of the station.
One part of the Continuous Diagnostics monitors the software program controlling
the station. If abnormal operation is encountered, an error code will be sent to the
Network Administration Center (NAC). The other part of Continuous Diagnostics
operates by reading the eight reverse wildcard (RW) bits on the station local
diagnostic port. If any of these bits active, the error messages are also sent to NAC.
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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 FCC REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT
FCC regulations state that:
1. The Grantee of a license has the responsibility
of assuring that all equipment operated under
that license confirms to the specifications of the
license.
2. The RF power output of a radio transmitter shall
be no more than that required for satisfactory
technical operation considering the area to be
covered and local conditions.
3. The frequency, deviation, and power of a radio
transmitter must be maintained within specified
limits. It is recommended, therefore, that these
three parameters be checked before the station is
placed in service.
REMEMBER
The efficiency of the equipment depends upon a
good installation. Telstar recommends that
adjustments to this equipment be made ONLY by a
certified technician.
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CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The equipment accessories are approved by FCC
and only accessories from Telstar Telecom Inc. are
qualified for this equipment applications. Detail
information see FCC part 15.27.
IMPORTANT
(a)Only shielded cables, antennas, and special
connectors from Telstar Telecom Inc. can be used
in this system. Information detailing any alternative
method used to supply the special accessories shall
be must be approved by FCC and included in the
application for a grant of equipment authorization
or retained in the verification records, as
appropriate. The party responsible for the
equipment shall ensure that these special
accessories are provided with the equipment. The
instruction manual for such devices shall include
appropriate instructions on the first page of the text
concerned with the installation of the device that
these special accessories must be used with the
device. It is the responsibility of the user to use the
needed special accessories supplied with the
equipment.
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(b) If a device requiring special accessories is
installed by or under the supervision of the party
marketing the device, it is the responsibility of that
party to install the equipment using the special
accessories. For equipment requiring professional
installation, it is not necessary for the responsible
party to market the special accessories with the
equipment. However, the need to use the special
accessories must be detailed in the instruction
manual, and it is the responsibility of the installer to
provide and to install the required accessories.
(c) Accessory items that can be readily obtained
from multiple retail outlets are not considered to be
special accessories and are not required to be
marketed with the equipment. The manual included
with the equipment must specify what additional
components or accessories are required to be used
in order to ensure compliance with this part, and it
is the responsibility of the user to provide and use
those components and accessories.
(d) The resulting system, including any accessories
or components marketed with the equipment, must
comply with the regulations.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
(FCC Part 15.105)
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 communications. 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 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.
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3.2 INSPECTION
Inspect the equipment thoroughly as soon as possible after delivery. If any part of
the equipment has been damaged in transit, report the extent of damage to the
transportation company immediately.
CAUTION
Station contains CMOS devices. Good
troubleshooting and installation techniques require
proper grounding of personal prior to handling
equipment.
3.3 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
Since a good installation is important to obtain the best possible performance of the
communications system, carefully plan the installation before actual work is started.
Location of the station in relation to power, control lines, the antenna, and
convenience and access for servicing should be considered. The cabinet
dimensional detail diagrams show the size the various cabinets for planning the
space requirements. Read the entire procedure and the many suggestions offered to
help you plan your installation. Make sure all tools, equipment, and facilities are
available when the installation is begun.
3.4 INSTALLATION
Station can be installed in indoor or outdoor. The cabinet should be located on a
solid, level surface convenient to the power source and the RF transmission line.
The RF transmission line should be kept as short as possible to minimize line
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losses. All antenna power and control lines are connected at the junction box
located at the bottom of the cabinet.
Installation procedures are listed:
a) Install the station wall or pole with a hardware kit
b) Connect the ground terminal to a substantial earth ground located as close as
possible to the station and in as straight a line as possible.
WARNING
Even if a three-wire grounded primary AC
power source is available, the radio equip-
ment must be grounded separately to prevent
electrical shock hazards and provide lighting
protection.
c) Connect the male plug of the three-wire AC line cord to the wall outlet
provided near the station.
NOTE
A power ON-OFF switch is not provided on
the station, therefore, the equipment is
immediately operational when the power
cord is plugged into a live AC outlet.
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4. LIGHTING PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 GENERAL
The conditions that make a site desirable for wireless communication are the same
as those that make a site an excellent target for lighting. Proper lighting protection
can completely prevent equipment damage in all but the most severe strikes, and
even then, can keep the equipment damage to a minimum. Lighting protection
consists of preventing the strike from entering the equipment room, and then
preventing damage to the equipment from induced voltages and currents on power
and control lines to the equipment. The following suggestions will help protect
valuable radio facilities. Some products already incorporate certain suppressors as
standard equipment. In these cases, additional protection is not normally required,
unless dictated by unusual site considerations. When such unique situations occur,
consult the appropriate area office for further information.
4.2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Protection is provided by keeping the lighting strike currents in the grounding
network; rather then letting it find its own way to ground through the equipment.
a) Keep the tower grounding resistance as low as possible. The lighting stoke
current belongs in the tower structure and grounding system; not on the
transmission line.
b) Use copper clad grounding rods at least eight feet long. Multiple grounding
rods are better than one, especially in areas with dry climate and/or soil that
is sandy, rocky, or both.
c) Provide additional grounding to the transmission line sheath wherever
possible. Make it a point to ground the transmission line where it is
supported on poles and where it enters a building.
d) Bond all equipment cabinets together at a single point. Then ground that
point to a grounding rod network, using as short, straight, and heavy a
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ground wire as possible. If bends in the ground wire are necessary, give
them as large a radius as practical.
e) Bring the transmission line off the tower with the sharpest bend permitted
by the manufacturer’s specifications, and make a solid bond between the
tower and the transmission line sheath just prior to the bend. The sharp
bend acts as high impedance to the extremely high strike current. This
shunting more of the strike current into the tower ground, rather than into
the equipment. Use no more and no less than the minimum bending radius
wherever the transmission line changes direction, and introduce a change of
direction at every reasonable opportunity; grounding the transmission line
sheath solidly at the antenna side of each bend in the transmission line.
f) Transmission line should be brought into the equipment cabinets adjacent to
the single point ground connection where a good low impedance bond can
be made to the transmission line sheath.
g) It is wise to take at least part of the transmission line through a length of
grounded conduit.
h) Install a gas tube protector between the equipment cabinet ground and AC-
neutral where it enters the equipment cabinet. Install gas tube protectors
where the control lines enter the building and at the point of entry into the
equipment cabinet. Also install gas tube protectors wherever control lines
enter a building, and install additional protectors as close as possible to the
remote control console.
i) Keep ground wires from gas tube protectors to ground rods or perimeter
grounds as short and straight as possible. Avoid sharp bends in ground
wires.
j) Never bundle a ground wire with any other cabling or wiring. Also, never
run as ground wire along any metal wall, along any electrical conduit, or
inside a conduit.
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5. MAINTENANCE
The station site alignment should be performed at installation, six months after
installation, and every twelve months thereafter. The following measurements are
recommended:
• TX, RX, and PA Meter Reading
• Receiver Sensitivity
• Line Levels
• RF Power Level
• Battery Charger Voltage Check
The regular station maintenance is serviced by your local technical support and
Telstar representative.
Telstar Telecom Inc.
10423 Valley Blvd, Suite D
El Monte, CA 91731
U.S.A.
Tel: +1-626-433-0451
FAX: +1-626-433-0461
Web site: www.telstartelecom.net