Paragon4 (UHF, 700, and 800 MHz) Data Base Station User Manual V. 1.00 Preliminary, for FCC & IC Submission The entire contents of this manual are copyright 2007 by Dataradio® Inc. Copyright DATARADIO Inc. September 2007 Part no.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................1 1.1 INTENDED AUDIENCE....................................................................................................................................1 1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................1 1.2.1 Features ..................................
5.4 WINDOWS/UNIX TOOLS ..............................................................................................................................26 5.4.1 Network Connectivity.............................................................................................................................26 5.4.2 Configuration Information.....................................................................................................................26 5.4.3 Statistics Information...........................
WHAT'S NEW History Version 1.00: November 2007 – For FCC and IC Submission • Initial preliminary of Paragon4 base station User Manual for UHF, 700 / 800 MHz radio modem models.
About Dataradio For over 25 years, Dataradio has been a recognized and innovative supplier of advanced wireless data products and systems for mission-critical applications. Public safety organizations, utilities, local government, water management, and other critical infrastructure operations depend on Dataradio to ensure that vital wireless data reaches the people who need it, when they need it most.
Definitions Communication hub for users to connect to a wired LAN. APs are important for providing heightened wireless security. ADB Agile Dual-Band - GeminiG3 radiomodem model that allows 700/800MHz automatic band switching capability during roaming. AES Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) - uses 128-bit encryption to secure data. Airlink Physical radio frequency connections used for communications between units. ARP Address Resolution Protocol – Maps Internet address to physical address.
A device that interconnects two or more networks with different, incompatible communications protocols and translates among them. GeminiG3 Third generation of GeminiPD VIS products. High specs dual DSP mobile radiomodem with Dataradio Parallel Decode™ technology HDX Half Duplex. Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, using separate Tx and Rx frequencies, but only one direction at a time.
RS-232 Industry–standard interface for data transfer. Smart Combining Digital processing method used to combine “Spatial Diversity” signals to optimize performance. (See Parallel Decode) SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol - Provides a means to monitor and control network devices, and to manage configurations, statistics collection, performance, and security.
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW This document provides information required for the setting up, operation, testing and trouble-shooting of the Dataradio® Paragon4™ radio-modem base station. 1.1 Intended Audience This document is intended for engineering, installation, and maintenance personnel. 1.2 General Description The Paragon4 radio base station is a factory-integrated industrial-grade IP-based data product used in mobile networks and is designed specifically to fit the needs of vehicular applications.
1.2.1 Features • Parallel Decode™ technology featuring dual receivers for added decode sensitivity in multi-path and fading environments. • Fully IP-based product models, using an optimized IP layer that reduces IP overhead for the RF link • Sophisticated dual DSP-based modem design provides added system performance, fewer retries and more effective throughput. • Full duplex mode of operation • Base Station with an RF Power Amplifier. The Power Amplifier is considered a stand-alone module.
1.3 Factory Technical Support The Technical Support departments of DATARADIO provide customer assistance on technical problems and serve as an interface with factory repair facilities. They can be reached in the following ways: For Canada and International customers: DATARADIO Inc.
1.4 Product Warranty Warranty information may be obtained by contacting your sales representative. 1.5 Replacement Parts This product is usually not field-serviceable, except by the replacement of individual radio modules. Specialized equipment and training is required to repair logic, modem boards, and radio modules. Contact Technical Support for service information before returning equipment. A Technical Support representative may suggest a solution eliminating the need to return equipment. 1.5.
2. Installation Figure 1 - Front view "Radio Assembly" 2.1 Overview The cabinet and rack-mount housing the Paragon4’s radio-modem and Power Amplifier is generally installed in a sheltered facility. Occasionally located adjacent to the nerve center of the user’s network, it is often located near tower sites or at remote locations where it operates unattended. Furnishings needed include power, cabling, and installation of antenna, landline or microwave modem, and host PC or portable computer.
2.3 Rear Views Exciter Speaker Panel RX 1&2 BSC Figure 2 - Paragon4 unit rear view Access port J9 10-amp fuse J18 J19 .
2.4 Electrical Standard 120 VAC electrical power is required. It should be capable of providing at least 10A to power Paragon4 unit (<6A) and ancillary equipment. 2.4.1 Standard Power Supply Configuration Although the T809-10 is a high efficiency switched mode power supply, a considerable amount of heat is generated during normal operation.
Torque Settings: The manufacturer recommends torque setting all power supply terminal screws to a minimum of: • 1.5 Nm (or 13.28 Inlb or to 1.107 ftlb) Note: Dataradio uses a Sturtuvan Richmond 29-pieces adjustable torque screwdriver model CAL36/4K. After tightening, pull on the cable to check the cable is secured tightly into the screw terminal. 2.4.1.2 Power Indications Both red-colored translucent power switches located on the front of the power supply modules illuminate when AC power is available.
2.5 Antenna 2.5.1 Overview The Paragon4 unit commonly uses three antennas (one transmit and two receive) unless a duplexer is used with one of the receive antennas; then only two antennas would be needed. If the 10MHz Disciplined Clock option is sought, there is another GPS antenna is adittion to the three already mentioned. They should be mounted according to any guidelines supplied with the antennas. For antennas placement and spacing, consult System Engineering. 2.5.
3. Operating Description 3.1 Radio Assembly The Radio assembly component of each Paragon4 product – UHF, 700, and 800MHz – is made up of high performance synthesized radio base station designed for single operation. The Radio Assembly’s modules are commonly installed in a standard, 19-inch wide rack frame.
3.1.2 Exciter module The Exciter’s front panel controls and indicators are: • Carrier test - momentarily keys the transmitter ON while pressed (used for test purposes only). If the Carrier is pressed for 4 seconds or more the exciter starts the test mode and keeps transmitting until the next press of the button. • LED indicators, according to the table below.
• 2x Ethernet LEDs (status & activity) • USB port – reserved. The option for 10 MHz Disciplined Clock of the Paragon 4 requires a GPS antenna kit assembly and a board that is to be used as a piggyback on the BSC2 motherboard. The 10 MHz Disciplined Clock board is equipped with a GPS module (Garmin GPS15L-F) and a 10MHz TCVCXO (temperature controlled voltage controlled crystal oscillator). The 10Mhz oscillator is disciplined (or locked to) by the 1 PPS output of the GPS module.
3.1.5 Power Supply Modules (T809) Dual Power Supply Module Power Power ON ON Figure 9 - Dual T809 Power Supply Module (black front plate) Two horizontally mounted switched-mode pulse-width modulated T809 power supply modules are used but not connected in parallel. Both power supply units have an ON-OFF switch* and one LED indicator on the front panel plus an output voltage adjust potentiometer (13.8 VDC nominal, 13.5 to 18 VDC) accessed via the back panel.
3.1.5.1 Power Supply Rear Connections The rear panel connections are: • Auxiliary Inputs – The DE-9 connector on the T809-10 rear panel provides access to the remote control of the power supply (reserved for future use). • Output Voltage Adjust – The output voltage of the power supply can be increased (up to 18V approximately) to compensate for the voltage drop lost along the cable. Access the trim-pot through a small hole on the rear panel.
4. Operation & Configuration Instructions and examples given in this manual are based on E-DBA operating software version current at the time of writing this document and may not apply to earlier or later software versions. Screen captures used throughout this document may vary from actual screens. 4.1 Browser-Based Interface A built-in web server makes configuration and status monitoring possible from any browser-equipped computer, either locally or remotely.
4.2 LAN Setup On a PC running MS-Windows with an existing LAN connection, connect either to the ETH1 (Data) or to ETH2 (Setup) RJ-45 input of the Paragon4 base station. Click Start Î Settings Î Control Panel Î Network and Dial-up Connection Click on the relevant Local Area Connection On the Local Area Connection Status screen, click Properties On the Local Area Connection Properties screen, scroll the List Box until “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” is highlighted, click Properties 5.
4.4 IP Network Settings 4.4.1 IP Network Settings (with Host) Figure 12 below illustrates Paragon4 base station settings. In Setup (Advanced) Î LAN (IP), set the data Interface 1 port (Eth1) IP addresses (set the setup Interface 2 port (Eth2)) and IP netmask of both Base and Mobile(s). Keep the RF IP setting as is, providing customer is not using the 10.0.0.0 IP network.
Keep the RF IP setting as is, providing customer is not using the 10.0.0.0 IP network. Enable RIPv2 on Base station. 4.5 Login Screen On the Address line of the Internet browser of your choice, type the factory-default IP addresses given to all Paragon4 radiomodem units: 192.168.20x.1 (where x is 2 for the ETH1 Data port and 3 for the ETH2 Setup port). Press Enter. The Enter Network Password screen opens. 192.168.202.1 Figure 14 - Enter Network Password screen – ETH1 Data port shown 4.5.
4.6 Web Interface The Paragon4 user interface (Figure 15) is used to configure and view your network settings. To navigate, use the top-level menus on the left, some of which expand to offer submenus, and display the first submenu in the right-hand frame. Click the current submenu entry to refresh the right-hand frame. The tables list action of each function. The interface main screen lists available selections for the selected menu or presents instructions.
5. Trouble-Shooting and Testing The checks described below should be done at time of installation, annual intervals, or whenever deterioration in performance is noted. 5.1 Equipment Required • • • In-line RF powermeter –0.5 W range for the 200mW- Exciter module. Consider watmetters in -10W range for the reflected power and –100W range for the forward power of the power amplifier. Radio service monitor (IFR-120B with option 03: 30 kHz IF filter or equivalent).
Table 3 - Checklist A (After installation) CHECKLIST A (Paragon4) Recommended Check out after Installation Step 1 ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS at 25°C Normal Power-up Sequence BSC RX Transmitter MEASURE WITH IF NOT? PWR LED lights red for four second, turns amber for one second, and stays green thereafter. TX LED flashes green once about fifteen seconds after power-up then keeps flashing in-tune to the cycle marker RX LED remains OFF STATUS LED remains OFF ETH 1 LED – if connection present – lights green.
Table 4 - Checklist B (General) CHECKLIST B (Paragon4) General Check out (part1 of 2) Paragon4 units are set and characterized at the factory to optimize performances. It is not recommended to try readjusting units unless it is really required. Misadjusting a unit may result in significant performance losses. The proposed adjustments in the "IF NOT?" column below, should be tried ONLY if system data performance degradation is noticed combined with out-of-tolerance items.
CHECKLIST B (Paragon4) cont’d General Check out (part 2 of 2) Step 7 8 ACTION Low Frequency Balance a) Under Test Tone section select Record deviation level read from step 6 b) Random Data and press “Execute”/ Record deviation read from TX Random test c) Difference between a) and b) should be: < 2.5 kHz Set TX deviation to ±3 kHz.
5.3 Additional test details 5.3.1 Carrier Deviations Table 5 - Carrier Deviations Carrier Modulation SRRC4FSK SRRC8FSK SRRC16FSK Tone Network Speed (kb/s) Typical deviation in kHz (1000Hz test tone) Network Speed (kb/s) Typical deviation in kHz (1000Hz test tone) Tone Network Speed (kb/s) Typical deviation in kHz (1000Hz test tone) 64.0 ± 4.1 64.0 ± 2.9 32.0 ± 1.8 32.0 ± 2.9 25 kHz Channel (UHF) 32.0 ± 3.7 48.0 43.2 ± 4.0 ± 4.2 25 kHz Channel (800 MHz/700MHz) 32.0 ± 2.4 48.0 ± 2.
• If PF is pressed to position “1” for approximately four seconds (visually count the amber blinks) and released, it brings the Airlink down, PTT is released, no data traffic is scheduled, and CWID is suppressed. The Airlink will remain down for a maximum of one hour and automatically come back up, unless PF is pressed to position “1” once more for four seconds to force toggle the Airlink to “up” status.
5.4 Windows/Unix Tools 5.4.1 Network Connectivity • PING (DOS/WINDOWS) The ping command determines whether a specific IP address is accessible. It works by sending a packet to the specified address and waiting for a reply. It is useful for troubleshooting “end-to-end” reachability, network connectivity, and network latency.
Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. EXAMPLE arp-a displays all entries in the ARP cache. Useful in manipulating ARP caches. • ROUTE View and update the system routing table The function and syntax of the Windows ROUTE command is similar to the UNIX or Linux route command. Use the command to manually configure the routes in the routing table. Available for MS-Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. EXAMPLE route ? displays help route print displays the routing table 5.4.
4. Once the file transfer is complete, cycle the base power and allow the unit to boot. The unit should return to the state it was in when the update was started. Note: After resetting, the PWR LED remaining lit steady amber or red indicates the FTP transfer was not successful or that the firmware is corrupt. Please contact Dataradio system engineering for assistance. Figure 17 - Sample FTP program 5. Verify the integrity of the newly transferred files.
6. Specifications GENERAL UHF 700MHz Frequency Range (MHz) FCC = 403 – 512 Rx/Tx IC = 406 – 470 Rx/Tx Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz / 25 kHz 800MHz FCC = 851 – 869 Tx 809 – 824 Rx IC = 851 – 869 Tx 806 – 824 Rx FCC Part 90 / IC RSS-119 25 kHz Mode of Operation 25 kHz (NPSPAC) Full Duplex, 100% duty cycle Cabinet Size 22.06” W x 75.82” H (without leveling feet) x 27.06” D RF/Modem Assembly Size (Rackmount) 19.0” W x 10.5.0” H x 12.5” D + 2.
Radio UHF 25kHz Channel 700MHz 50 kHz Channel 700MHz 25/12.
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