User Manual I.SITE III Version 1.1 www.swissphone.
Document History Version history: Version Date Created by Comments 0.1 23 Jul 2013 OSU First edition 1.0 25 Sept 2013 OGD Revised and expanded 1.1 13 Feb 2014 OGD FCC/IC notices added I.SITE III User Manual © SWISSPHONE Wireless AG Version 1.
Contents 1 Abbreviations 2 Introduction 2.1 Purpose 2.2 General Description 2.3 Functional Description 2.3.1 Design 2.3.2 Optional Features 2.3.3 External Connections and Displays 2.3.4 Possible Product Combinations 2.4 Usage Examples 3 System Description 3.1 Housing and Electronics 3.2 Protective Measures 3.3 Antenna System 3.4 I.SITE III Hardware Components 3.4.1 Power Supply 3.4.2 Transmission Unit 3.4.3 Controller Board 3.4.4 Displays, Connections, and Operating Controls 3.4.5 Backup Battery 3.
1 Abbreviations AC CPU DFSK EC EMS EMC ETSI Alternating Current Central Processing Unit Digital Frequency Shift Keying European Community Electromagnetic Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility European Telecommunications Standards Institute GIS HD HF HW Hz LAN LED POCSAG RAM R&TTE SW UHF USB VAC VDC VGA VHF Graphical Information System Hard Disk High Frequency Hardware Hertz (SI unit for frequency) Local Area Network Light Emitting Diode Post Office Code Standardization Advisory Group Random Access Memory
2 Introduction 2.1 Purpose This manual describes how to install and operate the I.SITE III POCSAG paging transmitter. 2.2 General Description POCSAG transmitter with LAN connection: The I.SITE III is a POCSAG transmitter for digital alarm systems. The transmitter is encased in a rugged IP65-compliant housing, making it suitable for outdoor use. It is controlled via Ethernet LAN, enabling the transmitter to be located remotely.
2.3.2 Optional Features Up to three add-on optional features are available for the I.SITE III base transmitter: • Backup battery • Service contact (door) • 3x input contacts If you require one or more of these optional features, make sure to specify these when ordering the I.SITE III. These features can only be added when you purchase the base device. There are a number of Swissphone settings to prevent unauthorized use of these features.
2.3.4 Possible Product Combinations 1. I.SEARCH with I.SITE III The transmitter runs in I.SEARCH Slave mode (connection via Slave protocol for Master-Slave operation). With the I.SEARCH Slave protocol, you can: o Transmit POCSAG-encoded messages and receive transmitter fault status messages at the same time. o Query the transmitter status or data. o Establish a direct connection to the Tait transmission unit. With the Email SMTP protocol, you can receive messages about changes to the input status.
2.4 Usage Examples I.SEARCH with I.SITE III (Slave protocol): I.SITE III in stand-alone mode (ASCII Simple protocol): I.SITE III User Manual © SWISSPHONE Wireless AG Version 1.
3 System Description 3.1 Housing and Electronics The I.SITE III is shipped in a rugged metal housing. All electrical connections are provided as water-proof cable feed-throughs. All of the electronics are integrated into a rugged, IP65-protected wall housing. This housing is suitable for indoor and outdoor installation alike. 3.2 Protective Measures You must connect the device to your mains grid’s protective earth (neutral point located directly after input in housing). 3.
3.4.2 Transmission Unit The Tait TM8105 transmission module is approved for ETSI 300113, which makes it suitable for local radio broadcasting. The transmitter is designed for digital data transmission. The modulation method employed for this is DFSK (Direct Frequency Shift Keying). The following four transmission units are available.
3.4.4 Displays, Connections, and Operating Controls 1 2 3 1) Input contacts (IN1-IN3): There are three potential-free input contacts at 5-15V, 5mA. Use these to connect items such as active emergency buttons, sensors, or door/window contacts where the status change is to be reported upon triggering (open/closed or open&closed).
Protocol Mode rotary dial: Use this dial to select one of the available operating modes. Detailed descriptions of these are provided in the following chapter. 3.4.5 Backup Battery When there is a power failure, the optional 12V backup battery (2.3Ah) provides power to the transmission module and the controller board. 3.5 Operating Modes The I.SITE III provides a number of different operating modes. These are selected via the 16-step hex rotary dial on the controller board.
4 Communications Interface Setup: I.SEARCH with I.SITE III (I.SEARCH interface): Communications interface for ‘Master-Slave’ operation via Slave protocol. Setup: I.SITE III stand-alone operation (ASCII interface): Communications interface for ‘Stand-Alone’ operation via ASCII Simple protocol for external systems. 4.1 I.SEARCH Interface Set the I.SITE III’s operating mode dial to ‘2’. In this mode, the I.SITE III can only accept requests from an I.SEARCH via LAN.
4.3 Setting up Digi Connect 4.3.1 Changing the IP Address This is the I.SITE III’s default IP address: 192.168.1.3 Use a web browser to access the I.SITE III’s IP address. The following window appears: Enter the following access data: Username: root Password: dbps Select ‘Configuration’ > ‘Network’ to change the IP address or to set it to DHCP. Click ‘Apply’ to save your changes. In the ‘Network Services Settings’ field (‘Configuration’ > ‘Network’), you can block and open individual ports.
5 Technical Data Transmission unit (TX) Frequency bands VHF4m / VHF2m / UHF 66-88MHz / 136-174MHz / 400-470MHz / 450-530MHz Transmitting power Adjustable ex works for: 1 to 25 W Channel separation 12.
5.1 Item Numbers The following base transmitters and optional features are available for ordering: Item numbers Transmitter VHF4m 0722263 VHF2m 0722262 UHF 400-470MHz 0722261 UHF 450-530MHz 0722264 Item numbers options Backup battery 0722128 Input contacts 0722129 Service contact 0722130 I.SITE III User Manual © SWISSPHONE Wireless AG Version 1.
6 Safety Notices 6.1 General The I.SITE III device should only be opened by authorized and qualified technicians. The manufacturer is not liable in any way for damage or injuries stemming from non-compliance with these safety notices or from improper use of the device. 6.2 Important Notes on Device Operation This device is permitted for operation in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and all member states of the European Union.
6.4.2 Battery Storage • • • • Do not store the battery in the vicinity of open flames. If the battery is out of use for an extended period of time, store it in a cool location (above 0 °C). Recharge the battery at least once every six months. Do not place partially discharged batteries in storage. Note: If you place the I.SITE III in storage for an extended period of time, there is no need to disconnect the battery from the I.SITE III as the power supply will shut down the battery correctly. 6.
7 EU Declaration of Conformity The I.SITE III complies with all basic requirements of the European 1999/5/EC R&TTE guideline. I.SITE III User Manual © SWISSPHONE Wireless AG Version 1.
8 Notes for Customers from the U.S. and Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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