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SATELLINE-3AS
User Guide, Version 3.6

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  • Page 1: Important Notice

    User Guide, Version 3.6 IMPORTANT NOTICE All rights to this manual are owned solely by SATEL OY (referred to in this user guide as SATEL). All rights reserved. The copying of this manual (without the written permission from the owner) by...

  • Page 2: Restrictions On Use

    US and VN. Special version for Korea available. SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 MHz is designed to operate in the following countries listed below on the licence free frequency band of 869.400 – 869.650 MHz (not incorporating the band 869.300 – 869.400 MHz) according to recommendation CEPT/ERC/REC 70-03. This recommendation has been drawn up by the European Radiocommunication Committee (ERC) under CEPT.

  • Page 3: Product Conformity

    User Guide, Version 3.6 PRODUCT CONFORMITY SATELLINE-3AS(d) Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) radio modem is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with the following CE-marking.
  • Page 4 User Guide, Version 3.6 SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic radio modem is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with the following CE-marking.
  • Page 5 User Guide, Version 3.6 SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 Hereby, SATEL Oy declares that SATELLINE-3AS(d) radio modem is in compliance with the essential requirements (radio performance, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety) and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Therefore the equipment is labelled with...

  • Page 6: Warranty And Safety Instructions

    The radio modem is only to be operated at frequencies allocated by local authorities, and without exceeding the given maximum allowed output power ratings. SATEL and its distributors are not responsible, if any products manufactured by it are used in unlawful ways.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    WARRANTY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................... 7 INTRODUCTION ....................12 SATELLINE-3AS(D) / 869 / EPIC RADIO DATA MODEMS ......13 SATELLINE-3AS(d) technical specifications (330...470 MHz) ....13 SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 technical specifications ........14 SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic techn. specs (330...470 MHz) ......15 Basic configuration and installation ............
  • Page 8 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Error checking ..................27 Dual Band version ................... 27 Dual Channel function ................28 Free Channel Scan (FCS) function ............29 User data whitening ................30 3.10 Pacific Crest and TRIMTALK compatibility ..........30 3.10.1 General ......................
  • Page 9 Virtual Mode Routing ..................58 7.3.3 Overhop function in Source Mode Routing ............58 7.3.4 Network ID ....................... 60 DIVERSITY RECEIVER SATELLINE-3AS(D) EPIC ........61 Multipath fading ..................61 Antenna installation ................62 SETTINGS ....................63 Changing parameters using a terminal device ........63 9.1.1...
  • Page 10 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.2.1 Changing frequency (frequency of the active radio channel) ........81 Changing radio settings (transmitter power and receiver sensitivity) ........83 9.2.2 Changing addressing ..................84 9.2.3 Changing serial port settings (Port 1 and Port 2) ........... 85 9.2.4...
  • Page 11 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 13.3 RF-cables ....................109 13.4 Antennas ....................110 13.5 Filters and lightning protectors ............. 110 13.6 Power supplies ..................110 13.7 Battery pack ................... 110 13.8 Installation and enclosures ..............110 APPENDIX A ..................111 APPENDIX B ..................

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Both the amount of data transferred, and the size of local area networks is increasing constantly. The SATELLINE-3AS can offer speeds up to 19.2 kbps and has a selectable serial interface speed between 300 … 38 400 bps. SATELLINE-3AS also offers many other useful features.

  • Page 13: Satelline-3As(D) / 869 / Epic Radio Data Modems

    1 SATELLINE-3AS(d) / 869 / Epic RADIO DATA MODEMS 1.1 SATELLINE-3AS(d) technical specifications (330...470 MHz) SATELLINE-3AS(d) (330…470 MHz) comply with the following international standards: EN 300 113-1, -2 and EN 300 220-1, -3 (radio), EN 301 489-1, -5 (EMC) and IEC 60950-1 (safety) and FCC part 90.

  • Page 14: Satelline-3As(D) 869 Technical Specifications

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 1.2 SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 technical specifications SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 comply with the following international standards: EN 300 220-1, -2 (radio), EN 301 489-1, -3 (EMC) and IEC 60950 (safety). RADIO TRANSCEIVER Frequency Range 869.4125 ... 869.6375 MHz...

  • Page 15: Satelline-3As(D) Epic Techn. Specs (330

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 1.3 SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic techn. specs (330...470 MHz) SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic (330…470 MHz) complies with the following international standards: EN 300 113-2 (radio), EN 301 489-1, -5 (EMC) and EN 60950-1 (safety) and FCC part90. RADIO TRANSCEIVER Frequency Range 330...470 MHz...

  • Page 16: Basic Configuration And Installation

    GND) must be connected to a power supply with a proper output voltage and with a minimum output current of 1 A (with the SATELLINE-3AS Epic the required output current of the power supply is 5A). The DTR–pin of the serial line connector must also be connected to a positive voltage.
  • Page 17 14,15 7, 8 When using the SATELLINE-3AS, the operating voltage can be connected to either pin 14 or 15, and the power supply ground to either pin 7 or 8. Fuse size is 1 A (slow). When using the SATELLINE-3AS Epic model, the operating voltage must be connected to pins 14 AND 15, and the power supply ground to pins 7 AND 8, due to a larger current consumption.

  • Page 18: Serial Interface

    2 SERIAL INTERFACE The radio modem is referred to as DCE (Data Communication Equipment) whereas the PC is referred to as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). SATELLINE-3AS radio modem includes a 15-pin ‘D’-type female connector, which contains all the connections required to establish communication between the radio modem, acting as the DCE, and the PC, acting as the DTE.

  • Page 19: D15 Connector

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 2.1 D15 connector D-15 female connector in the radio modem Direction IN is from DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) to the radio modem. Direction OUT is from the radio modem to the DTE. PORT AND TYPE...

  • Page 20: Interface

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Description of pins: o RD = Receive Data. Output of the data received from the radio modem to the DTE. o TD = Transmit Data. Input of the data to be transmitted from the DTE to the radio modem.

  • Page 21: Interface

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 2.3 RS-422 interface RS-422 standard defines a serial data transfer method, which is very similar to the RS-232 standard. In RS-422 however, the signal lines are balanced (or differential) transmission lines. A balanced (or differential) transmission line is formed by using two signal wires together to convey each single signal.

  • Page 22: Interface

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 2.4 RS-485 interface RS-485 is an extension of the RS-422 standard and enables the connection of more than two devices on to the same bus. Communication is half-duplex, so there is only one cable pair, compared to two when using the RS-422.

  • Page 23: Rf Interface

    The SATELLINE-3AS(d) has a single TNC-type connector with impedance of 50 Ohm. The SATELLINE-3AS Epic model has two antenna connectors, the one on the left being both for transmitting and receiving and the one on the right being for receiving only.

  • Page 24: Receiver

    The setting and/or using of non-approved power levels may lead to prosecution. SATEL and its distributors are not responsible for any illegal use of its radio equipment, and are not responsible in any way of any claims or penalties arising from the operation of its radio equipment in ways contradictory to local regulations and/or requirements and/or laws.

  • Page 25: Rssi-Signal

    RSSI value of the last received message can also be requested locally by using a SL command (SL@R?, see chapter 9.3.3). The RSSI value is available 7s after the reception of the message. After that the value is returned to zero. SATELLINE-3AS Epic responds by the stronger RSSI value of the two receivers.

  • Page 26: Priority Rx/Tx

    RX mode. 3.4 Error correction Another new feature of the SATELLINE-3AS is the addition of an error correction mode called the FEC-method (Forward Error Correction). FEC-function is switched ON (or OFF) by using the Programming Mode. When activated, the FEC-function will cause the SATELLINE-3AS to automatically add additional error correction information, which increases the amount of transmitted data by 30 %.

  • Page 27: Error Checking

    3.6 Dual Band version SATELLINE-3AS(d) radio modem is also available as a special "Dual Band" version. The radio transceiver of the Dual Band version offers two times two MHz frequency bands, and radio modem can be reprogrammed to operate at any channel within those two bands.

  • Page 28: Dual Channel Function

    User Guide, Version 3.6 3.7 Dual Channel function By setting the ”Dual Channel” function on, the SATELLINE-3AS radio modem can transmit and receive data on separate channels. The radio modem is initially at the receive channel. Data flow on the TD line starts automatically the frequency shifts to the transmit channel. The delay caused by the frequency shift before the actual data transmission sequence is 40 ms, and the same is needed for the return to the receive channel after transmission.

  • Page 29: Free Channel Scan (Fcs) Function

    The FCS function is supported starting from the software version 3.07. To make the use easier SATEL provides the FCS terminal software for your PC. Using the program it is easy to configure the radio modems to use the FCS function. There is also a scanning tool for measuring the power level of the selected radio channels.

  • Page 30: User Data Whitening

    3.10 Pacific Crest and TRIMTALK compatibility 3.10.1 General SATELLINE-3AS(d) and Epic radio modems support additional to the original SATEL 3AS data transfer also: o Pacific Crest compatible data transfer over the air, if the opponent Pacific Crest modems operate in the transparent mode/FEC ON/Scrambling ON that is the most common setup among RTK applications.

  • Page 31: Configuration By Using Sl Commands

    The modem responds with “OK” message if the requested mode is supported or “ERROR” if the mode is not allowed. “SL@S? enquires the active mode. The modem responds with a number: o “0” if the mode is SATEL 3AS o “1” if the mode is Option 1 o “2” if the mode is Option 2 o “3”...
  • Page 32 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 o FEC OFF (because the FEC here means SATEL 3AS FEC, not Pacific Crest/TRIMTALK FEC ) o Error check OFF o Full CRC16 check OFF o Radio Compatibility Option 1 in case of Pacific Crest 4-FSK...

  • Page 33: Repeater Function

    Note 1. The repeater modem passes TRIMTALK messages also to its serial port unlike for example Pacific Crest PDL modems. Note 2. SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic-modems do NOT support the DIVERSITY reception in TRIMTALK mode, consequently the Diversity setting must be OFF.

  • Page 34: Latency

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 SATELLINE modem needs to have TX Delay 50ms or more in order to avoid messages from colliding in case it is to be placed in a Pacific Crest system that uses addressing and acknowledging scheme.

  • Page 35: Transmission Delays Using Option 2 (Pacific Crest Gmsk) On 25 Khz Channel

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 3.10.7.2 Transmission delays using Option 2 (Pacific Crest GMSK) on 25 kHz channel The table below presents the typical latency vs. the size of the message. The delays are measured from the end of transmitted data to the end of received data on the serial interface.

  • Page 36: User Interface

    CD indicates the status of the radio interface. The status of the CD-signal on the serial interface may differ from the status of the LED-indicator. 4.2 Programming Mode The settings of SATELLINE-3AS are fully configurable in Programming Mode by using a suitable terminal program. The most recommendable set-up is NARS-1F interface adapter, CRS-9 cable, a power supply and the SaTerm terminal program.

  • Page 37: Changing The Settings

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 4.2.1 Changing the settings o Connect cables (RS-232 cable to PC COM-port, power supply cable to power supply). o Switch on the PC and start SaTerm program (or other terminal program). o Open a terminal window and then choose ”Pr” (in case you are using some other terminal program, set the serial port parameters of the program as follows: 9600 bits/s, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, which is always the default in Programming Mode).

  • Page 38: Restoring Factory Settings

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 4.2.2 Restoring factory settings Selecting menu selection “A” may restore factory settings. Enter selection >A Restore factory settings ------------------------ Do you want to restore factory settings? (Y/N)> Factory settings are restored by selecting ”Y” (YES). By pressing any other button current settings will remain active.
  • Page 39 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 SATELLINE-3ASd / 3ASd Epic LCD-DISPLAY AFTER POWER-UP Field strength Supply voltage / of the last battery level received indicator transmission or noise level Display in Data ö-102 ä11.5V Current frequency Transfer Mode 468.2000 MHz Serial port settings...

  • Page 40: Transparent Data Transmission

    5 TRANSPARENT DATA TRANSMISSION 5.1 Serial interface, data format The SATELLINE-3AS radio modem serial interface uses an asynchronous data format. No external synchronising signal is needed, since necessary timing information is acquired from the start and stop bits transmitted before and after each data field bits (byte).

  • Page 41: Handshake Lines

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 5.2 Handshake lines When using the RS-232 serial interface, handshake signals can be used to control data transfer. Handshake signals are used, for example, by the radio modem to inform the terminal that the radio channel is busy, and that it cannot initiate transmission. The terminal can also control the radio modem via RTS-line.

  • Page 42: Rts-Line

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 2) Data on channel CD will switch to active state only after recognition of a valid data transmission. CD will not react to interference signals. 3) Always ON CD is always in the active state. This option can be used with terminal equipment, which use the CD-line as an indicator of an active connection (the radio modem can transmit and receive at any time).

  • Page 43: Pause Length

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 overflow. However, when the serial interface speed exceeds the speed of the radio interface, data will eventually fill transmit buffer memory. In this instance, it will take a moment after the terminal device has stopped transmission of data for the radio modem to empty the buffer and before the transmitter switches off.

  • Page 44: Tx Delay

    Long block data test can be used for measuring Tx output power, standing wave ratio (SWR) of the antenna system or received signal strength at Rx stations. Please note that SATELLINE-3AS Epic has to be the version equipped with a cooling element if Long block data test is set on at...
  • Page 45 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Example of a long data blocks: This is a long testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem This is a long testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem This is a long testline of SATELLINE-3AS radio modem The strength of the received signal can be monitored using the LCD-display of the receiving radio modem or by measuring the voltage level of pin RSSI.

  • Page 46: Repeater Mode And Addressing

    In circumstances where it is necessary to extend the coverage area of a radio modem network, SATELLINE-3AS radio modems can be used as repeater stations. The maximum size of a repeated data packet is 1kB (kilobyte). The Repeater Function is switched on using the Programming Mode.

  • Page 47: Addressing

    “Message Routing” function in use, Tx / Rx addresses are ignored by the modem software. SATELLINE-3AS radio modem allows the use of individual addresses both for reception and transmission. Addresses can be switched on separately, or simultaneously, in both data transfer directions.
  • Page 48 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Transmission: Address Data Data Data Data Transmission address has been set OFF. Transmission addressing has been set Radio modem will transmit the data ON. The radio modem will add the packet as such. primary TX address to the beginning of the data packet.

  • Page 49: Connection Between Two Points

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Reception addressing has Reception addressing Reception addressing been set OFF. been set OFF. been set ON but there is no address in the data packet. The radio modem will radio modem will Data will appear on the RS-...

  • Page 50: Using Repeaters And Addresses In The Same System

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 attached to these terminal devices. The base station may, in such a case, define the destination of a message by adding the address of the corresponding radio modem into the beginning of the data packet. The substation radio modem(s) will check the address and the corresponding radio modem will identify and remove the address characters.

  • Page 51: Repeater Chain Using Address Pairs

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 - The above is the same message after being relayed from the last repeater in the chain (repeater 2) to the substation. DATA - The above is the same message being relayed via the serial interface of the substation radio modem to the terminal device.

  • Page 52: Repeater Chain Using Dual Addressing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 6.3.3 Repeater chain using dual addressing If the terminal devices cannot add address chains to the beginning of the data packets, a network with several repeaters may still be realised by using dual addressing. In dual addressing each link (see arrows below in figure) is given a unique address, which will prevent duplication of messages and endless loops in the network.

  • Page 53: Message Routing

    7 MESSAGE ROUTING 7.1 Introduction to Message Routing Message Routing is an exciting feature in SATELLINE-3AS and Epic range. This feature allows messages from terminal devices to be automatically routed over the radio modem network to a specified recipient terminal.

  • Page 54: Features Of Message Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 7.1.1 Features of Message Routing The Message Routing feature of the SATELLINE-3AS and Epic is designed to be a fast and transparent to fit real time systems. The features include: o Transparent to user protocols.

  • Page 55: Saterm And The Configuration Of The Message Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 SaTerm PC-program Manual configuration in the setup menu. In either case, please check the chapter on Settings before changing the setup of the radio modems. Finally, when all the radio modems have correct settings, they are ready for further installation.

  • Page 56: Configuration Of The Protocol In Message Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 7.1.6 Configuration of the protocol in Message Routing A radio modem will detect the presence of an address used by inspecting the protocol from the message received via the serial interface. On the basis of this user address, all necessary information needed to relay the message to destination is fetched from an internal routing table inside a radio modem.

  • Page 57: Operating Modes Of Message Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 7.2 Operating modes of Message Routing The Message Routing has two different operating modes: o Source Mode Routing o Virtual Mode Routing The most important differences between the two modes are shown in the table below.

  • Page 58: Detailed Description Of Message Routing

    The address information received together with the packet is reversed (2, 1, 0) and saved to be use in the transmission of subsequent reply packets. 7.3.2 Virtual Mode Routing Please contact SATEL for more information of Virtual Mode Routing. 7.3.3 Overhop function in Source Mode Routing Master T D...
  • Page 59 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 When using repeaters, the same packet is sent via a (radio) channel several times. A radio modem situated in the repeater chain will often hear other radio modems in addition to the immediate neighbouring radio modems. With Source Mode Routing the complete address information is sent together with the packets enabling the use of these secondary routes.

  • Page 60: Network Id

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 using an additional delay, so that the timing does not differ from the first situation where the radio modem of the vehicle was in the coverage area of repeater R2. In this way a collision of the reply transmission and the transmission by repeater R2 is prevented.

  • Page 61: Diversity Receiver Satelline-3As(D) Epic

    User Guide, Version 3.6 8 DIVERSITY RECEIVER SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic SATELLINE-3AS(d) Epic model has two antenna connectors, one solely for reception and the other for both reception and transmission. Diversity reception means that the radio modem selects the best signal from both those received by the two antennas. In this way the reliability of the connection is improved especially in those cases, which are subject to a high level of reflections and multipath fading.

  • Page 62: Antenna Installation

    Signal fading appears at half wave intervals and so the best results are achieved by installing the two antennas of SATELLINE-3AS Epic so that the minimum separation distance is ¾ x wavelength used (min. 0.75 m). It is not recommendable to use Miniflex –antennas together with the SATELLINE-3AS Epic model.

  • Page 63: Settings

    User Guide, Version 3.6 9 SETTINGS The configuration of SATELLINE-3AS radio modems can be easily changed. Simply by connecting pin 12 of the D-connector to ground (GND) the radio modem will switch into Programming Mode. Serial port PORT 1 is used whenever the radio modem is in the Programming Mode.

  • Page 64: Changing Frequency (Active Radio Channel Frequency)

    SATEL is not responsible for any illegal use practiced with any devices manufactured and/or sold by SATEL and is not liable to pay any damages or compensation caused by such illegal use.

  • Page 65: Changing Radio Settings

    (1000 mW -> 20 mW) and the receiver sensitivity (-110 dBm->–90 dBm) are changed. Please note with SATELLINE-3AS Epic the output power alternatives are as follows: 1, 2, 5 and 10 W. Selection “4” (Diversity RX) is possible to set ON only with Epic modems.
  • Page 66 SATEL and is not liable to pay any damages or compensation caused by such illegal use. When using SATELLINE-3AS Epic the diversity RX or the power save can be set ON by selecting 4) Diversity RX from the menu.

  • Page 67: Changing Addressing Settings (Primary And Secondary Rx- And Tx-Addresses)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Free channel scan settings can be set by choosing the 6) Free channel scan from the menu. The options are as follows: Free channel scan settings -------------------------- 1) Free scan mode 2) Type of modem...
  • Page 68 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Enter selection >3 Addressing setup Toggle ON/OFF values. Current value shown. ------------------------------------------ 1) RX address 2) TX address 3) RX address to RS port 4) Change primary RX address 5) Change primary TX address 6) Change secondary RX address...
  • Page 69 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Changing serial port settings (Port 1 and Port 2) The settings of serial port PORT 1 can be modified by selecting main menu selection ”4” and the settings of serial port PORT 2 by selecting ”5”. In the following example, PORT 1 will be switched to a non-active state, then the data transfer speed is modified (19200 bit/s ->...
  • Page 70 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Serial port 1 Settings --------------- 1) Port status 2) Data speed 9600 bit/s 3) Data bits 8 bit data 4) Parity bits None parity 5) Stop bits 1 stop bit Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >3...
  • Page 71 2) RS-485 3) RS-422 When installing SATELLINE-3AS(d) or SATELLINE-3AS(d) 869 into SATEL-321, please see chapter 1.5.1 Prepare installation of SATELLINE-3AS(d) modem into the SATEL-321 casing. NOTE! It should be noted that switching the radio modem into Programming Mode by connecting the MODE-pin (pin 12 of the D-connector) to ground (GND) will change the settings of serial port PORT 1 to ”9600,8,N,1”...

  • Page 72: Modification Of Handshaking Functions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.1.4 Modification of handshaking functions Handshaking related configuration settings can be modified by selecting the options from the main menu ”6”. In the following example characteristics of the CTS-line (CLEAR TO SEND -> TX BUFFER STATE), CD-line (RSSI-THRESHOLD -> DATA ON CHANNEL) and RTS-line (IGNORED ->...
  • Page 73 Tx power level 20 mW / Signal threshold -90 dBm / FCS OFF / TX start delay 100 ms / Diversity RX OFF / EPIC PWRSave OFF / Compatibility Satel 3AS / Call sign OFF 3) Addressing RX address OFF / TX address OFF /...

  • Page 74: Special Functions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.1.5 Special functions Special functions are modified by selecting from the main menu selection ”7”. (For further information see the relevant Chapters describing the said functions). The current values of the parameters are displayed and can be modified in toggle-type fashion by choosing the appropriate parameter selection number from the list displayed.

  • Page 75: Modification Of Routing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.1.6 Modification of routing Configuration settings defining routing can be changed by selecting main menu selection ”8”. Enter selection >8 Routing Setup ------------- 1) Mode 2) Protocol 3) Address 4) Net id 5) Route list...
  • Page 76 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 User defined address position setup ----------------------------------- 1) Start position 2) Length Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >1 User defined address start position setup ----------------------------------------- Current value: 01 Enter new start position (0-16) >02...
  • Page 77 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Following this, a new address will be modified (”0009” -> ”0002”) and a new Network ID is defined (”testnet” -> ”newname”): Routing Setup ------------- 1) Mode Virtual routing 2) Protocol Userdefined 3) Address 0009 4) Net id...
  • Page 78 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Routing Setup ------------- 1) Mode Virtual routing 2) Protocol Userdefined 3) Address 0002 4) Net id newname 5) Route list 6) Route add 7) Route delete 8) Delete all routes Enter selection or ESC to previous menu >ESC Selection ”5”...

  • Page 79: Activating Tests

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.1.7 Activating tests Tests can be activated by selecting main menu selection ”9”. For more information on tests, see Chapter 5.4. Tests are activated by setting the status of the desired test to ”ON” and will remain active until the value of the selection in the menu is returned to the value ”OFF”.

  • Page 80: Updating Software

    9.1.10 Updating software The software of SATELLINE-3AS(d) is stored in a flash memory. If needed the software is easily updated by SaTerm terminal program. Please see the user guide of SaTerm for more details. 9.2 Changing parameters using the LCD-display SATELLINE-3ASd contains a LCD-display that allows modification of the radio modems configuration settings without the use of an external terminal device.

  • Page 81: Changing Frequency (Frequency Of The Active Radio Channel)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Factory setup Contrast EXIT SELECT ýþ 9.2.1 Changing frequency (frequency of the active radio channel) >RF frequency Radio settings Press ý or þ until Addressing the cursor > Port 1 points to “RF Port 2 frequency”...
  • Page 82 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 The radio modem will acknowledge changes if they are within acceptable limits (± 1 MHz from the center frequency, and within optional band limits) with a similar message as shown Ch accepted on the right (frequency value depends >468.2000 MHz...

  • Page 83: Changing Radio Settings (Transmitter Power And Receiver Sensitivity)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Press þ again and the display will return to show the center Center freq. frequency (this value Cf 468.2000 MHz cannot be changed). (To BACK ýþ CHANGE change the active channel frequency value press ”CHANGE”).

  • Page 84: Changing Addressing

    ”SET”. CANCEL ýþ Please note with SATELLINE-3AS Epic the output power alternatives are as follows: 1, 2, 5 and 10 W. Selections Diversity RX and Epic power save are possible to set ON only with Epic modems.

  • Page 85: Changing Serial Port Settings (Port 1 And Port 2)

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.2.3 Changing serial port settings (Port 1 and Port 2) RF frequency Radio settings Addressing Press ý or þ until the cursor > >Port 1 points to the desired port (in this Port 2 example to Port 1) and move on...

  • Page 86: Modification Of Handshaking Functions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 MODIFICATION OF THE NUMBER OF STOP BITS: Press ý or þ until the cursor > points to the desired number of STOP bits. Confirm selection by pressing >1 stop bit ”SET”. The display will return to the previous (higher) 2 stop bits CANCEL ýþ...

  • Page 87: Selecting Special Functions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.2.5 Selecting special functions RF frequency Radio settings Addressing Port 1 Press ý or þ until the cursor > points to Port 2 “Additional” selection and press Handshaking >Additional ”SELECT” to move on to the submenu.

  • Page 88: Restoring Factory Settings

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.2.7 Restoring factory settings RF frequency Radio settings Addressing Press ý or þ to move cursor > Port 1 to point to “Factory set-up” Port 2 selection and press ”SELECT” to Additional Test move on to the submenu.

  • Page 89: Saving Modified Values Into The Internal Memory

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.2.9 Saving modified values into the internal memory After all desired modifications have been performed; they have to be saved in order to make them permanent (until next modification). This is accomplished by choosing selection ”EXIT”...

  • Page 90: Frequency

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 In case you need more information on the time delays related to the use of SL-commands, please contact the manufacturer. In order to get information of the special product variant specific SL-commands please contact SATEL Oy.

  • Page 91: Addressing

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 9.3.2 Addressing xxxx = address in hexadecimal format (0000 … FFFF) Command Effect and description of command SL#I=xxxx Set all addresses (RX1, RX2, TX1, TX2) to value xxxx SL#I? Display both primary addresses (TX1, RX1) (response ’xxxx;yyyy’)

  • Page 92: Radio Parameters

    Response ”-xx dBm”, where xx is a decimal value of the field strength and it is between –80 dBm and –118 dBm. Value available 7s after reception. SATELLINE-3AS Epic returns the stronger value of two receivers. SL@P=xxxxx Set the RF output power, where xxxxx is the decimal value of the intended power in mW.

  • Page 93: Other Functions

    SL%V? Display software revision information (response ’Vn.nn’) SL%D? Display modem type (response ‘SATELLINE-3AS’ or ‘SATELLINE-3AS/EPIC’) SL%S? Display modem serial number (response ‘nnnnnnnnnn’ or ‘No Serial nr’) SL%C? Customer specified information field. If not specified the response is ‘No version id’).
  • Page 94 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Note: Use SL!C0 to clear list before creating an updated frequency list! SL!I? Get FCS Net ID, "xxxx" [0000...ffff] SL!I=xxxx Set FCS Net ID [0000…ffff] SL!L? Get channel hop threshold (dBm) i.e. RSSI trigger level for TX modem to change TX frequency Command is irrelevant in version 3.34 or later - adaptive channel hop scheme...
  • Page 95 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 SL+++ Disable reception SL++O Enable reception SL+C? Get modem temperature in Celsius degrees For example "-31", "-2", "7" or "No sensor" if not available SL+T? Get status of Transmitter tests "0" = Transmitter tests are OFF "1"...

  • Page 96: Installation

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 10 INSTALLATION 10.1 Installation of a radio data modem The radio modem should be installed with the installation accessories supplied with the radio modem. There is also available an installation component for mounting the radio modem to a DIN-rail.

  • Page 97: Connection Cables

    When installing the cables of the serial interface, the operating voltage of all devices must be off (POWER OFF condition). Due to the greater current consumption of SATELLINE-3AS Epic operating voltage must be connected to pins 14 AND 15, and ground to pins 7 AND 8. Correct fuse rating is in this case 4 A (SLOW FUSE).
  • Page 98 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Basic RS-232 connection between the radio modem (PORT1) and a typical PC (COM- port) using handshaking: 9-PIN D-CONN. 25-PIN D-CONN. RADIO MODEM SGND SGND SGND Fuse 3AS: 1A slow 3AS Epic: 4 A slow 14,15...

  • Page 99: Wiring

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 10.2.2 RS-422 wiring PORT2 RS-422 connection: RADIO MODEM RD positive RD negative TD pos itive Termination res istor TD negative Fus e 3AS: 1A slow 3AS Epic: 4 A slow 14,15 7, 8 If the transmission lines are long the receiving end of the lines must be terminated using a separate termination resistor (typical values range from 100 -120 ohm depending on the characteristic impedance of the transmission line).

  • Page 100: Wiring

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 10.2.3 RS-485 wiring PORT2 RS-485 connection: Both ends of the transmission line must be terminated by connecting a separate terminating resistor between the positive and negative signal wire. Typical values range from 100 – 120 Ohm depending on the characteristic impedance of the line.

  • Page 101: Fuse

    Power supply The allowed operating voltage is +9 … +30 V . (SATELLINE-3AS Epic +11.8 … +30 V The radio modem must only be connected to a power supply with an adequate current output (power rating minimum is 10W, with the Epic 50W). The pins 15 and 14 of the D-connector are connected to the positive power supply line.

  • Page 102: Antenna Installation

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 10.3 Antenna installation NOTE! Because of the great transmission power of SATELLINE-3AS Epic radio modem, only an external antenna is allowed. A whip-antenna directly connected to the antenna connector must not be used. 10.3.1 Hand-held equipment o ¼-wave antenna (wavelength at frequency of 450 MHz is approximately 70 cm)

  • Page 103: General Antenna Installation Instructions

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 10.3.4 General antenna installation instructions The reliability and the achievable coverage of useful signal strength can be severely affected by the positioning of the antenna. Antenna and cable connectors should have gold-plated pins and sockets, as use of low quality connectors can lead to eventual oxidation of the connector surfaces, which in turn may degrade the contact and cause additional attenuation.
  • Page 104 SATEL recommends the use of a band-pass filter with a large Q in the antenna cable of the base station.
  • Page 105 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Example of an antenna installation: by using amplifying antennas (G=Gain) and by installing the antenna high, long connection distances can be realised using the SATELLINE-3AS radio modem. G > 12 dBi G > 6 dBi...

  • Page 106: Designing Systems

    The transmitter power of the base model of SATELLINE-3AS is 1 W (maximum) and the sensitivity of the receiver better than -115 dBm. Thus in a flat area and in free space with a 1/4 wave antenna (antenna amplification 1dBi) and antenna height of 1 m communication distances of 3 to 4 km can be achieved.

  • Page 107: Radio Field Strength

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 11.2 Radio field strength Radio signal strength must be good enough for successful data transfer. Where field strength is above a certain level, the operational results are very good. Below this level, a few dB marginal areas occur in which errors begin to be generated by noise and interference that will eventually lead to loss of connection.

  • Page 108: Check List

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 12 CHECK LIST The following points must be taken into account when installing and configuring a radio modem: 1. All operating voltages of all the equipment concerned must always be switched OFF before connecting the serial interface cable.

  • Page 109: Accessories

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 13 ACCESSORIES 13.1 RS-232 cables and adapters Type Description Length Note NARS-1F Interface adapter D15 m / D9 f, 1A including 2 m power supply cables a fuse and programming switch NARS-1F-4A As NARS-1F with 4A fuse for Epic only...

  • Page 110: Antennas

    If a station is installed to a location exposed to lightning, it is recommended to insert a lightning protector to the feed-line outside the protected zone. SATEL Technical Support can give guidance in the selection of suitable products. 13.6 Power supplies...

  • Page 111: Appendix A

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 14 APPENDIX A ASCII CHARACTER TABLE NUL 43 2B 129 81 172 AC 215 D7 SOH 44 2C W 130 82 173 AD 216 D8 STX 45 2D 131 83 174 AE 217 D9 ETX 46 2E...

  • Page 112: Appendix B

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 15 APPENDIX B 15.1 Functional delays Function Delay (ms) Wakeup time from STAND-BY to ON (controlled by DTR line) Serial interface, turnaround time of RS-232 Serial interface, turnaround time of RS-485 <1 Intercharacter delay max. 2-3 characters...

  • Page 113: Transmission Delays When Using A 12.5 Khz Radio Channel

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 15.2.1 Transmission delays when using a 12.5 kHz radio channel Transmission delays (ms) without FEC-function (Forward Error Correction). Number of bytes sent 1200 4800 9600 19200 38400 Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin.
  • Page 114 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Transmission delays with FEC-function (Forward Error Correction). Number of bytes sent 1200 4800 9600 19200 38400 Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin. 12.5 kHz radio channel with error correction 1200 4800 9600...

  • Page 115: Transmission Delays Using A 25 Khz Radio Channel

    SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 15.2.2 Transmission delays using a 25 kHz radio channel Transmission delays without FEC-function (Forward Error Correction). Number of bytes sent 1200 4800 9600 19200 38400 Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% marginal. 25 kHz radio channel without error correction...
  • Page 116 SATELLINE-3AS User Guide, Version 3.6 Transmission delays with FEC-function (Forward Error Correction). Number of bytes sent 1200 4800 9600 19200 38400 Delays are in milliseconds and with a 10% margin. 25 kHz radio channel with error correction 1200 4800 9600...

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