HPT404BT* UHF Modem Operator’s Manual Version 1.2 Last Revised May 17, 2011 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by JAVAD GNSS. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 FCC Class A Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.8. Loading New Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2.9. Bluetooth Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Chapter 3. Command Line Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3.1. Command Line Interface Convention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1.
PREFACE Thank you for purchasing this product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by JAVAD GNSS, Inc. (“JAVAD GNSS”) for owners of JAVAD GNSS products. It is designed to assist owners with the use of HPT404BT and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”). Note: Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully. Terms and Conditions USE – JAVAD GNSS modems are designed to be used by a professional.
Preface Terms and Conditions DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE, CLAIMS BY OTHERS, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER COSTS. IN ANY EVENT, JAVAD GNSS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR HPT404BT.
Preface Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance Regulatory Information FCC Class A Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Preface Manual Conventions WEEE Directive Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Example Description FileExit Click the File menu and click Exit Link Space This format represents titles of dialog windows/boxes, names of menu options, identifies program interface objects, such as checkboxes, edit boxes, radio buttons, etc. Temp This format is used to enter various string information (e.g., file and directory names) as well as operator commands.
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION External extra rugged digital high power UHF radio transceiver programmable in frequency ranges from 406 to 470 MHz. It has GMSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 4FSK, D8PSK, and D16QAM modulations with advanced forward error correction and data scrambling. The output power is programmable up to 4 W. Figure 1-1. HPT404BT1 The HPT404BT radio transceiver provides a high-speed Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint wireless data transfer at up to 38.4 kbps.
Introduction Getting Acquainted LEDs 1.1. Getting Acquainted The HPT404BT is a rugged and very powerful external radio transceiver 146 mm wide 75 mm deep 44 mm high, weighs 488 g. 1.1.1. LEDs External LED's (see Figure 1-2) are used for Link and Line status indication: Positio n LED Name Color Description 1 PWR Green Active if Power connected to modem 2 SYNC Red Active whenever a signal with a level sufficient for reliable reception exists on the radio channel.
Introduction Getting Acquainted External Antenna and Bluetooth Antenna Connectors 1.1.3. External Antenna and Bluetooth Antenna Connectors The external antenna connects to the BNC external antenna connector and Bluetooth antenna connects to the SMA connector which are placed on the back panel of HPT404BT. Bluetooth Antenna External Antenna Figure 1-3. External and Bluetooth Antenna Connectors 1.1.4.
Introduction Getting Acquainted Literature Accessory Data-Ser Cable, USB/DB15/SAE (1,8m) p/n 14-578-123-02 1.1.6. Literature HPT404BT literature, including manuals and other product information are available on the JAVAD GNSS website (http://www.javad.com): • HPT404BT Operator’s Manual • Functional specifications 1.1.7. External Antenna (not included) Antenna type depends on the site requirements, and may be directional or omni-directional.
Chapter 2 CONFIGURATION 2.1. Powering HPT404BT To power HPT404BT use the Battery kit 1 (p/n 99-587300-10). Figure 2-1. Battery Kit 1 2.1.1. Power supply requirements A single external power supply is necessary to operate HPT404BT. The external power supply needs to be Listed for US and Certified for EU countries, it needs also to be a Limited Power Source and rated for Outdoor Use and have an output rated for +9 ... +36V, 4A.
Configuration Antenna Installation Power supply requirements Warning: Before connecting the external power source and the modem, make sure that the power source matches the modem’s voltage and current requirements. 2.2. Antenna Installation Warning: To avoid the equipment serious damage, do not switch the modem to transmit mode if RF antenna is not connected! Select the type of antenna that best fits your application and the one that offers the highest dB gain.
Configuration Antenna Installation Power supply requirements 4. Place the antenna on the pole.
Configuration Installing ModemVU Power supply requirements 2.3. Installing ModemVU ModemVUTM is a Windows® application is a configuration program for the radio modem. ModemVU is available from the JAVAD GNSS website. Note: Refer to the ModemVU Software Manual for full details on installing and using ModemVU Software. ModemVU is JAVAD GNSS’s configuration utility for external modems and modems embedded in JAVAD GNSS modems.
Configuration Connecting HPT404BT and Computer Connecting through serial port 2.4. Connecting HPT404BT and Computer Once you have established a connection between the modem and the computer, you will be able to: • Configure the modem and its components • Send commands to the modem Use ModemVU to load new firmware to the modem. 2.4.1.
Configuration Connecting HPT404BT and TRIUMPH-1 Connecting through Bluetooth® 2.4.3. Connecting through Bluetooth® Note: Do not forget to attach the Bluetooth® antenna to Bluetooth antenna connector on the back panel of the modem.
Configuration Configuring HPT404BT Connecting through Bluetooth® 2.6. Configuring HPT404BT 1. Connect the computer and HPT404BT, as described in “Connecting HPT404BT and Computer” on page 17. 2. Turn on the modem. 3. Start ModemVU. 4. Select the HPT404BT (Figure 2-5) in the Options window, and click OK: Figure 2-5. Options window 5. Select the COM port the HPT404BT modem is connected to (Figure 2-6). Click Connect. Figure 2-6. Connect to ModemVU www.javad.
Configuration Configuring HPT404BT Simplex Protocol 2.6.1. Simplex Protocol When the HPT404BT modem is loaded with special firmware which supports Simplex protocol1, the ModemVU general window will be like below: Figure 2-7. Radio Link tab. Simplex protocol 1. On the Radio Link tab, set the following parameters (Table 2-1) and click Apply. Table 2-1.
Configuration Checking Firmware Version Simplex Protocol Parameter Base Modem Repeater Rover Modem Modulation type Specifies a modulation scheme that will be used by your modem. DQPSK is recommended. For both Base and Rover modems the modulation type must be the same. Link Rate The link rate is selected automatically Link Space For both Base and Rover modems the link space must be the same. Forward Error Correction Enable Enable Scrambling Enable Enable 1.
Configuration Loading New Firmware Simplex Protocol 2.8. Loading New Firmware The modem uses ModemVU to load firmware onto the modem. For more information, refer to the ModemVU Software Manual, available on the JAVAD GNSS website. 1. Download the new firmware package to your computer. 2. Connect your modem and computer, as described in “Connecting HPT404BT and Computer” on page 17. 3. Start ModemVU. Select the HPT404BT and than the COM port and click Ok (see “Configuring HPT404BT” on page 19). 4.
Configuration Bluetooth Configuration Simplex Protocol 2.9. Bluetooth Configuration Bluetooth module of HPT404BT can be configured in the BT tab (Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10. BT tab Use the BT drop down list to switch on/off the module. The PIN code can be inserted in the PIN code field. Click Apply to save settings and apply configurations. www.javad.
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Chapter 3 COMMAND LINE INTERFACE The built-in user-friendly Command Line Interface (CLI) allows user to perform a full configuration of the unit and read the statistics and alarm status. It is the most powerful tool to configure the unit. It makes changes to all possible settings that system will not be able to determine automatically. The CLI commands allow user to configure and reconfigure the unit’s settings.
Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention 3.1. Command Line Interface Convention The following convention is implemented in HPT404BT Command Line Interface (CLI): • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a command delimiter. • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a reply delimiter followed by the “CLI>” prompt if Echo option is On. • The Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF, 0x0D/0x0A) is a reply delimiter if Echo option is Off (default option).
Command Line Interface Command Line Interface Convention Software Switching to Command Mode 3.1.1. Software Switching to Command Mode On power-up the radio modem is in data-mode. To switch to command mode the special byte-sequences with special meanings are used: • Escape-Sequence: “+++” with 20 ms guard time before and after the command characters • Escape-Acknowledge: “@00” 20 ms toggling on CTS control line needed to acknowledge switching from Data to Command mode and vice versa. Happy Flow 1.
Command Line Interface Networking Commands Hardware Switching to Command Mode 3.1.2. Hardware Switching to Command Mode As alternative to Software Switching, the switching through the MP/DP (Data Terminal Ready, DTR) control line can be used. To set Command Mode, the DTE must assert DTR signal active and then passive. By falling edge of DTR signal the unit goes to command mode and then sends EscapeAcknowledge to DTE (“@00”).
Command Line Interface Networking Commands LINK LINK [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] [/?] Parameter Name Parameter List PROT 1 - “Simplex Receiver”, a default setting for Remote units (for firmware version 1.8) 2 - “Simplex Transmitter” (for firmware version 1.8) 3 - “Half Duplex” specific for remote units (for firmware 3.0 and newer) 4 - “Half Duplex” specific for base unit (for firmware 3.
Command Line Interface Serial Interfacing Commands DPORT 3.3. Serial Interfacing Commands 3.3.1. DPORT The DPORT is an object that responsible for data port interface configurations like Bit Rate, Flow Control, etc.
Command Line Interface Special Commands MPORT 3.3.2. MPORT The MPORT is an object that responsible for maintenance serial port interface configurations such as data rate and number of bits in a byte. MPORT [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] [/?] Parameter Name RATE Parameter List 0 – Auto.
Command Line Interface Special Commands SAVE SLEEP- Set Sleep Mode Configuration STATE- Display Status and Statistics SAVE- Save Current Configuration into Configuration File INFO- Display Product ID along with Hardware/Software Versions ATI- Display Product ID along with Hardware/Software Versions MAP- Operates with Channel Map DATAMODE- Exit Command Mode [COMMAND] /?- Display Command Usage 3.4.3.
Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands INFO 3.5. Diagnostics and Identification Commands 3.5.1. INFO The INFO command is used to retrieve the Radio ID along with its Hardware version, the loaded realtime software version/revision and BootLoader’s version/revision. INFO [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] [/?] Parameter Name Parameter List ID Product ID: ID46 - HPT404BT ID47 - HPT404BT_GSM ID48 - AW400BT ID49 - AW400BT_GSM SN Six bytes Serial Number (SN) HW 1.
Command Line Interface Diagnostics and Identification Commands STATE STATE [Parameter Name] [Parameters List] [/?] Parameter Name Parameter List RSSI -15 to -137 dBm - Indicates the Receive Signal Strength in dBm BER 0 to 9.9E-3 - Indicates the BER level FREQ 406.000000 to 470.000000 MHz - Displays the central frequency of the operating channel TEMP -30.C to 100.C. Displays the temperate inside of enclosure.
Appendix A SPECIFICATIONS A.1. HPT404BT UHF Modem Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the modem and its internal components. A.1.1. General Radio Specifications Table A-1. General Radio Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Frequency Range 406 - 470 MHz (EU) 406.1 - 470 MHz (USA) 406.1 - 430;450-470 MHz (Canada) Channel Spacing 25/12.5/6.25 kHz (USA, Canada) 25/20/12.5 kHz (EU) Data Rate (25/20/12.5/6.
Specifications HPT404BT UHF Modem Specifications Environmental Specifications A.1.2. Environmental Specifications Table A-2 lists the modem’s environmental specifications. Table A-2. Environmental Specifications Parameter Temperature Specification Operating –40oC to +60oC Storage –40oC to +85oC Environmental IP 66 Dimensions (H x W x D) 146 mm x75 mm x 44 mm Weight 488 g Power Supply Voltage +9 to +36 VDC nominal Power Consumption (Average) 18W / 2W / 0.
Specifications Compliance Receiver Specifications A.1.4. Receiver Specifications Table A-4 lists the receiver specifications. Table A-4. Receiver Specifications Parameter Specification Noise Figure 3 dB Receiver Sensitivity (BER 1x10-4, 25 kHz CS D16QAM GMSK DBPSK -116 dBm 25kHz / -117 dBm 12.5kHz DQPSK -115 dBm 25kHz / -116 dBm 12.5kHz D8PSK -110 dBm 25kHz / -111 dBm 12.5kHz -106 dBm 25kHz / -107 dBm 12.5kHz -113 dBm 25kHz / -114 dBm 12.5kHz Dynamic Range -115 to –15 dBm Max.
Specifications Connector Specifications Receiver Specifications This connector provides DB15 connectivity for the HPT404BT with DTE. About using and configuration RS-485 please contact JAVAD GNSS support. Table A-5.
Appendix B UHF RADIO USAGE Many countries require a license for radio users (such as the United States of America). Be sure you comply with all local laws while operating a UHF radio. Surveying in RTK mode has made UHF the most popular choice for communications between base and rover receivers. Know the strengths and weaknesses of this technology to get the best use out of your receiver. The quality and strength of the UHF signals translates into range for UHF communications.
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Appendix C SAFETY WARNINGS Read these instructions. • • • • • • • • • • Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Clean only with a damp cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Safety Warnings General Warnings C.1. General Warnings HPT404BT is a wireless device used in a mobile application, at least 100 cm from any body part of the user or nearby persons. Note: Minimum separation distance of 100 cm between the antenna and persons must be maintained. This product should never be used: • • • • Without the user thoroughly understanding operator’s manual. After disabling safety systems or altering the product. With unauthorized accessories.
Appendix D WARRANTY TERMS JAVAD GNSS electronic equipment are guaranteed against defective material and workmanship under normal use and application consistent with this Manual. The equipment is guaranteed for the period indicated, on the warranty card accompanying the product, starting from the date that the product is sold to the original purchaser by JAVAD GNSS’ Authorized Dealers1. During the warranty period, JAVAD GNSS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge.
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