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Cyclone 900 MHz User Manual

R 900.1

NOTICES

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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 these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the affected equipment and the unit;

• Connect the affected equipment to a power outlet on a different circuit from that which the

receiver is connected to;

• Consult the dealer and/or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device must be professionally installed.

Exposure Note

The antenna of a Cyclone 900 MHz module must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 60

cm (approx 24 inches) from all persons. When so installed, the module’s RF field is within Health Canada

limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Per Health Canada Safety Code 6, the installer of this radio equipment must

ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada

limits for the general population.

Certified Antennas

Antel BCD-HP7WD Gain: 9.1 dBi* Maximum Power of 26 dBm for a total of 36 dBm**

Til-Tek TA-926VH-8-120 Gain: 13.1 dBi* Maximum Power of 22 dBm for a total of 36 dBm**

Til-Tek TA-926H-4-120 Gain: 11.1 dBi* Maximum Power of 24 dBm for a total of 36 dBm**

* Reference: Addendums A, B, & C for specific Antenna specifications

** The regulatory power limit for the 900 MHz frequency band is 4 W (36 dBm).

The applicable power density exposure limit is 6 Watt/m

, according to the FCC OET Bulletin 65, the ICNIRP

guidelines, and the Health Canada Safety Code 6. The corresponding compliance distances referenced

above have been determined by assuming worst- case scenarios. The peak power density (S) in the far-field

of a radio-frequency source with rms transmit power P and antenna gain G at a distance d is

EXAMPLE: In the case of a 900 MHz Cyclone SM or AP with an antenna gain of 9.1 dBi (a factor of 9) and

correctly entered in the user interface as a 9.1 dBi antenna, the peak power density equals the exposure

limit at a distance of 18 cm. A power compliance margin of over 11 is artificially introduced by setting the

distance to 60 cm.

Summary of content (19 pages)

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Cyclone 900 MHz User Manual R 900.1 NOTICES Federal Communications Commission (FCC) information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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The compliance distance is greatly overestimated in these cases because the far-field equation neglects the physical dimension of the antenna, which is modeled as a point-source. FCC ID: QSX900ISM Technical specifications were met. Important Note: Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications must not be made unless under the express consent of the party responsible for compliance.
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have the default IP address of 169.254.1.1. For a computer to talk to Cyclone, as it comes from the factory, either of the following conditions must be met: • If the computer is not configured for DHCP, then it has to have a static IP address on the 169.254 network (i.e. 169.254.1.5) • If the computer is configured for DHCP, then it will automatically obtain an IP address on • the 169.254 network after minute or two as long as it is not connected to the network.
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900 MHz Recommended Frequencies The following are the 3 non-overlapping channels that are recommended: • • • 906 MHz 915 MHz 924 MHz NETWORKING INFORMATION The Cyclone access point module will each utilize an IP address on the operator’s network. It is recommended that the access point modules never be placed directly onto the Internet. IP addresses may be assigned sequentially clockwise around an access point cluster for easier manageability.
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NOTE: If the operator forgets either the password or the IP address for the module, a Cyclone default plug can be used to regain access. See Configuration for information on the default plug. There are two types of passwords that can be configured: display-only or full-access. The display only password allows the operator to view the module’s current status. The full-access password allows the operator to view the module’s current status and change its configuration.
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changes made prior to saving the configuration will affect the system so experimentation with the interface is encouraged. STATUS PAGE The Status page contains information on the operation of the product. It is the default web page. The following parameters are displayed: Device Type: displays the type of Cyclone module that is currently being viewed. This field will let the operator know the frequency band of the module, the protocol that it is utilizing, and the MAC address of the module.
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CONFIGURATION The Configuration web page contains information and configurable parameters pertaining to the operation of the product. The first line of information on the Configuration screen is a repeat of the Device Type from the Status web page. The following are the parameters and their descriptions. Sync Input: choose the type of synchronization that this access point module will utilize.
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Color Code: enter in a value (0-254). The color code on the subscriber module and the access point module must match in order for registration to occur. Color code is not a security feature. It is a means for the Cyclone System operator to segregate an individual network or neighbor Cyclone networks. Also, color code can be used to force a subscriber module to only register to a specific access point module even though the subscriber module may be able to see multiple access point modules.
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parameter is “Cyclone”. Accessing Subnet: enter the network that will be allowed to access SNMP information from the Cyclone module. There are two pieces of information needed: • • The network in the form of xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The CIDR (Classless Interdomain Routing) prefix length in the form of /xx An example would be 198.32.0.0/16 where /16 is a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.
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so that they can read the actual non-default values and set them accordingly. 1. 2. Obtain a RJ-11, 6-pin connector and a small length of CAT 5 cable. Pin-out all 6-pins according the following diagram and then short (i.e. solder) together pins 4 and 6 on the other end. Remaining wires should not be connected to anything. Insert “default plug” in the GPS sync port of the module and apply power to the module via its Ethernet cable.
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SESSIONS The Session web page contains information on each of the subscriber modules that has registered to the access point module. For each of the subscriber modules certain bits of information are shown on this web page. An example of such information is: LUID: 002 : MAC: 0a-00-3e-00-02-2f State: IN SESSION Software Version : CYCLONE 3.
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Last RSSI: displays the last RSSI value for the subscriber module. Average Jitter: displays the average Jitter value for the subscriber module. Last Jitter: displays the last Jitter value for the subscriber module. GPS STATUS The GPS Status web page displays information about latitude, longitude, height, satellites seen and tracked when the access point module is configured to sync to received signal and is connected to a Cluster Management Module.
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CRCError: displays the total number of CRC errors on the Ethernet controller. RxOverrun: displays the total number of receiver-overrun errors on the Ethernet controller. Late Collision: displays the total number of late collisions on the Ethernet controller. A normal collision occurs during the first 512 bits of the frame transmission. If a collision occurs after the 512 bit times, then it is considered a late collision.
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that will displayed in this field, scanning, syncing, registering, registered, and alignment Scanning – module is cycling through the RF frequencies that it is configured to scan and looking for an access point module. Syncing – module is attempting to synchronize timing to a single access point module. Registering – module sent a request for registration and is awaiting a response. Registered – module is locked on to a specific access point module and ready to transmit and receive data packets.
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cable. If the address is designated a public address it will be accessible network-wide. The default for this feature is for the address to be local. If the IP address is forgotten, the operator will need physical access to the module and will need to create a Cyclone “default plug. LAN1 Subnet Mask: enter in an appropriate subnet mask for the module to “talk” on the network. The default value for this parameter is 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway: enter in an appropriate gateway address for the module.
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Site Location: enter information relating to the physical location of the module. This parameter will set the supplied information into the sysLocation SNMP MIB-II object and can be polled by a SNMP management server. The buffer size for this field is 256 characters. Save Changes: by clicking on this button, any changes that have been made on the Configuration page will be committed to flash memory and will take effect after the next module reboot.
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Link Test The Link Test is a test for measuring the throughput and efficiency of the RF link between two Cyclone modules. To perform a link test enter a number into the field labeled “Duration”. The duration is the number of seconds the RF link will be tested. Start the link test by clicking the “Start Test” button. The test will now run for the set duration. If the web page is not set to automatically refresh, click the “Refresh Display” button to see the results.
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BER Display Bit Error Rate (BER) Display is utilized by the operator to measure the amount bit errors present in a link. BER Display will only work if the access point module is configured to send the BER stream. **IMPORTANT** If one access point module in a cluster is set to send a BER stream then all other access point modules in that cluster must be configured in the same fashion. The field, Measured Bit Error Rate, will display a value that corresponds to the BER at the moment of web browser refresh.
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is not accessible (i.e. server is down or the computer is not plugged into the network) Microsoft and Apple operating systems will default to an IP address and subnet mask of 169.254.x.x and 255.255.0.0 (169.254/16).