ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
History Date Version Remark Editor 05.05.2015 1.0 First edition, covers - High power 200W Power Supply - High Power 40/50W TRx D.Schweizer 24.09.2015 1.1 Explicit remark in chapter 8.4 for the installer, regarding module change and label D.Schweizer References Date Version Title ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
Content 1 2 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 8 1.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................8 1.2 General Information ...........................................................................................................8 1.3 Use of the System ......................................................................
5.11 Power Supply to External Devices ...................................................................................22 5.12 Connection of One or Two Antennas. .............................................................................23 5.12.1 ITC Version with Antenna Setting Made by Jumper ...........................................23 5.12.2 ITC Version with Slide Switch for Antenna Setting .............................................24 5.
6.7.1 Settings testmode ...............................................................................................74 6.8 Logging ............................................................................................................................76 6.8.1 General ...............................................................................................................76 6.8.2 System statistics ................................................................................................
7.7.2 7.7.3 7.8 8 9 GPS Antenna ....................................................................................................112 Connector Pin Assignment of GPS Antenna and S-Com Card ........................113 I/O Card .........................................................................................................................114 Module Replacement During Servicing (Only for Level 2 Service Partners!) ........... 117 8.1 Important Notes ............................................
Abbreviations AC BSC COM CPU DFSK EC EMC ETSI EU HD HF HW IDE ITC LAN LED PE wire POCSAG PS PWR RAM RF R&TTE Rx SINAD SW TCP/ IP TRx Tx U USB VAC VDC VGA VHF Alternating Current Base Station Controller Communication Port Central Processing Unit Digital Frequency Shift Keying European Community Electromagnetic Compatibility European Telecommunications Standards Institute European Union Hard Disk High Frequency Hardware Integrated Drive Electronics Intelligent Transceiver Controller Local Area Network Light
1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose This manual describes the set-up, configuration, operation and maintenance to service level 2 (module exchange basis) of the ITC2100-NA. 1.2 General Information This manual is intended for experienced technicians with the skills required for installing these systems. Note: During the lifecycle of the ITC2100-NA, software or hardware modifications are possible at any time. Such modifications will be taken into account with later versions of the manual.
2 Safety Instructions Important: Only personnel trained and certified by Swissphone are allowed to open the ITC2100NA! The manufacturer accepts no responsibility whatsoever for damage or injuries which occur due to non-compliance with this safety notice or through improper handling of the appliance! 2.1 General Safety Measures to be Observed Do not put the emitter into operation if someone is located in the immediate proximity of the antenna (min. Distance 2m).
2.2 Precautionary Measures when Handling the Rechargeable Batteries 2.2.1 General Do not dispose of rechargeable batteries in a fire. Ensure that the battery connections cannot become shorted. Do not open the rechargeable batteries. If, after damage to a rechargeable battery, diluted sulphuric acid should comes into contact with the skin or clothing, immediately wash off the skin or clothing with water.
3 Notices for Customers in the U.S.A and Canada NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For Canada, CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB3(A) applies. 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.
4 System Description 4.1 ITC2100-NA Hardware 4.1.1 Front side 6 The ITC2100-NA consists of the following moduls: 1) Power supply module (PS 200W) 2) Controller module (BSC) 3) POCSAG decoder card (RC or RC09) 4) Synchro card (SC) 5) Transceiver module (TRx 40/50W) 6) Slot for an optional plug-in module, such as: I/O card Interface card (S-Com) or GPS receiver card (GPS) to connect the GPS antenna (for multi-master operation) ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
4.1.2 Back side The back side of the ITC2100-NA consists of the following connections: 1 1) Slide switch for usage of one or two antenna connections 2) Coax N-type, 50 ohm, for combined transmitting (Tx) and receiving (Rx) antenna in case of single antenna use mode (standard) or for transmitting (Tx) antenna only in case of dual antenna use mode 3) Coax N-type, 50 ohm, for receiving (Rx) antenna in case of dual antenna use mode 4) Connection (screw connector) for powering external devices with 13.
4.3 Functional Description of the ITC2100-NA 4.3.1 Functional Interfaces 4.3.1.1 Master-ITC Interfaces ITC Input ITC Output Purpose HW interface Protocol Alerting / Monitoring Ethernet RJ45 Swissphone 2 protocol over TCP/IP Alerting RS232 D-Sub9 HW interface Protocol N-type 50Ω POCSAG over paging frequency 3 MIP11++ 4.3.1.
The data to be transmitted is passed from a digital paging network controller directly to the Master-ITC (ITC 0) employing a TCP/IP protocol. The Master ITC retransmits the received alert messages. The digital pagers located in the radio coverage of the Master ITC are then alerted. At the same time the Slave ITC's in alarm ring 1 receive the alert message. As soon as the complete message has been received these ITC's then retransmit the message to each other fully synchronised.
which then pass it on to Slave ITC's. The Slave ITC's receive the alarm messages which were retransmitted for a particular alarm ring. Instead of simply retransmitting as in normal mode, when the received messages belongs to the assigned ring, the Slave ITC's also retransmit if the message is intended for a higher ring and they have not already transmitted this message.
5 Installation 5.1 Switch on/off Procedure Switching on the ITC2100-NA: 1. Press the main switch to position 1 2. The ITC2100-NA is fully run up as soon as all LED's on RC and SC cards light up twice one after the other. Switching off the ITC2100-NA: The ITC2100-NA can be shut down without the aid of the service web interface. Carry out the following steps: 1. Press the black button on the sync card for longer than 7 seconds and then release it. 2.
Step 3) Field installation When the ITC is used as Master ITC: 1. Connect a high grade LAN cable (min. Cat5) to the RJ45 Ethernet interface of the controller for ITC and network control. 2. Connect a GPS antenna to the GPS interface card, when the ITC is to be used as a Master ITC (see chapter 6.6) Make a connection (communication): 3. Connect the input/output lines to the sync card or to the optional I/O card (see chapter 6.4 oder 6.7). 4.
5.3 Power Supply The ITC2100-NA requires 90-264 VAC power supply. The maximum power consumption is 200W and 2.5A (AC). Much higher currents can flow during switch-on owing to the switched-mode power supply unit. Follow the conventional wiring regulations for the country concerned. The ITC2100-NA must be connected to the mains via a three-core cable and 2 the PE wire must have a minimum cross-sectional area of 1 mm 5.4 Fuses The ITC2100-NA has two fuses, which should only be replaced by trained personnel.
5.8 Earthing and Lightning Protection Caution ! Correct earthing and a reliable lightning protection system are vital in order to prevent damage to the ITC2100-NA. Earthing and lightning are interrelated and have the following functions: Electrical earthing: This term refers to the earthing conductor which safely dissipates any fault current, e.g. from the housing, to the building wiring's equipotential bonding system. RF earthing: This refers to discharge of RF energy with respect to ground.
5.9 Maintenance Instructions The base station has been manufactured in accordance with the latest state-of-the-art technology and features a software-based control. For this reason, virtually no regular maintenance is required.
Fig. 5-2: Connecting the battery to the ITC2100-NA Operating mode: Standby (only Rx) Tx 1W Tx 5W Tx 12W Tx 25W Tx 40W Tx 50W ITC-power consumption at battery connections (DC): 9W 24W 37W 50W 75W 5.11 Power Supply to External Devices External units can be supplied from the ITC power facilities. Connect the device to the terminals marked with the inscription 13.5/1A max. on the back panel of the ITC2100-NA. The cross-section of the connecting cables used must be at least 1.5 mm2.
5.12 Connection of One or Two Antennas. As standard the ITC is configured for a single antenna which is used for both transmission and reception. The connection is made to the lower transmit/receive antenna connector. If the ITC is to be equipped with a separate transmit and receive antenna, the unit has to be configured as follows. 5.12.1 ITC Version with Antenna Setting Made by Jumper 1. Switch the ITC off and disconnect the battery. 2. Loosen the 10 screws and remove the back panel from the ITC2100-NA.
4. When two antenna connections are used set the jumpers to position 1 (see illustration above) 5. Refit back panel. 6. Reconnect mains cable, reconnect battery and restart operation. 5.12.2 ITC Version with Slide Switch for Antenna Setting 1. Switch the ITC off and disconnect the battery. 2. When two antenna connections are used set the slide switch to position 1 (se illustration below). Position 1: Two antennas Antenna switch is in operation (Rx/Txswitchover active, i.
5.13 GPS-Alternative 1: Connection of GPS Antenna to Master-ITC This alternative has the GPS receiver built into the antenna, i.e. this GPS reference receiver receives the GPS signal and forwards the decoded data to the GPS interface card via RS485 data cable. Fig. 5-7: Connection of GPS antenna to Master-ITC Inserting the GPS interface card in the ITC2100-NA: 1. Ensure that the unit is switched off, disconnect mains cable and battery connections. 2.
5.14 GPS-Alternative 2: Connection of GPS Antenna to Master-ITC This alternative contains the GPS receiver in the slot card. The GPS signal is received by the GPS antenna and forwarded to the GPS receiver card via coaxial cable. Fig. 5-8: GPS receiver card with potential GPS antenna and fixture Inserting the GPS card in the ITC2100-NA: 1. Ensure that the unit is switched off, disconnect mains cable and battery connections. 2. Unscrew and remove cover plate of the slot next to the sync card. 3.
GPS-Antenna We recommend the 3,3V or 5V Bullet III GPS antenna with TNC-connection by Trimble, and lightning protection by Huber+Suhner (Art.Nr. 3406.19.0003). Fig. 5-9: GPS antenna by Trimble (l.) and lightning protection by Huber+Suhner (r.) Important: The GPS antenna should fulfil the following conditions: Only active GPS antennas may be connected (no passive GPS antennas). The GPS antenna should be capable of operating at voltages of 3,3V or 5V.
Fig. 5-10: Fixture (Non-binding photograph) Selection of HF-cable The recommended Trimble Bullet III, 5V GPS antenna has an LNA gain of 35dB. 22m RG188 or RG316 cables have a damping of 22m*1.20dB/m=27dB. 35dB-27dB = 8dB total gain (minimum gain). The cable type to be used results from the demanded cable length. In the case of RG213/RG-217, the cable is so thick that an SMA plug cannot be mounted on and a TNC, BNC or N connector is necessary instead.
5.15 Connection of the I/O Card to the ITC The I/O card can be inserted in the free slot on the right next to the sync card or S-Com card. 1. Switch the ITC off and disconnect the battery. 2. Unscrew and remove the cover plate next to the sync card or the wide cover plate next to the S-com card (if used). 3. Unscrew the Sync card and pull it out by about 10 cm. 4. Connect the Sync card to the I/O using the flat cable. Fig. 5-11: Connection of the I/O to the ITC2100-NA 5.
5.16 Connection of the OIC card to the DAU (for I.SITE II - connection) The radio coverage of the DAU can be extended by connecting the I. SITE II. The I.SITE II is a deported emitter which emits the same POCSAG notification synchronously with the DAU. In order for the I.SITE II to receive data from the DAU, the OIC card must be mounted in the DAU. The I.SITE II receives the emitter control and modulation data from the OIC card via a potential free serial RS422 connection. Note: The I.
6. Removing the ITC2100-NA rear panel by unscrewing the ten screws. Fig. 5-13: Removing the ITC2100-NA rear panel 7. Carefully pivot the rear panel downward. Unplug the old wide ribbon cable (connection from the SC card to the TRx module) which is attached to the interface print of the TRx module (see figure below). Fig. 5-14: Unplugging the wide ribbon cable from the interface print of the TRx module 8.
6 Service Web-Interface of the ITC2100-NA The ITC2100-NA programming is carried out using a web-interface, which can be accessed by any standard internet browser, such as Firefox or Internet Explorer. Connect a PC or Laptop using a crossover Ethernet cable with RJ45 plug (LAN) to the ITC's Ethernet connection. Then enter the repeater IP address in the browser window of the PC or Laptop. The browser then displays the access page of the programming interface. 6.
Fig. 6-1: Configuration of the IP address in Windows XP Enter the values in the IP Address tab as shown in the drawing above: IP address: 192.168.1.10 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Then close all windows by clicking on the OK buttons. This completes set-up of the computer and configuration can be started. ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.3 Menu Structure The web-interface menu structure of the ITC2100-NA is shown below to permit easier navigation in the menus. After logging in on the ITC, five menus on the left are available for selection. Access page Status page Configuration Testmodes Logging System Shutdown Fig.
Overview of the menu Logging: Access page Status page Logging Base station statistic Alarming/ system message System statistic -Working hours -Base station counters -Reset counters Rx/Tx monitoring Process control -Received messages (eavesdropper) -Delete Rx/Tx monitor files -Error messages -Delete process control files -Performance -Delete all counters and log files -Incoming jobs -Outgoing jobs -Delete alarming files Fig.
6.4 Access Page To access the ITC2100-NA page enter the default IP address, which is as follows: http://192.168.1.1 Fig. 6-5: Access page of the ITC2100-NA web-interface This page shows you the current statuses of transmitter, receiver, power supply unit, BS controller and local inputs etc. If all bars are green (OK), the base station is operating correctly. If the ITC has a problem, the bar will change colour to red and the text will change.
6.5 Status Page The status page looks virtually the same as the access page. The only difference is that more information is available to the servicing technician, e.g. the base station name, alarm ring number and the position number. In addition, the servicing technician can view the status information in detail by clicking with the mouse but he or she cannot change or configure it. This is done in the Configuration page. The various statuses are identified in colour.
6.5.1 Power Supply By clicking on the link Power supply on the status page a new window is displayed showing important information on the status of the two power supply sources (mains and battery). Normally, the ITC is powered via the 230 V mains. In this case, the status displays "Normal". If a battery is connected and the mains fails, the battery automatically provides the necessary power for the ITC and the status changes to "EPS since..h..min..s".
Field: Main supply OK No main supply! Description Field: EPS OK EPS too low! Description The ITC is supplied from the public power network The ITC is not supplied by the public power network (mains failure). The battery is sufficiently charged and ready for service. The battery's voltage has fallen below the critical level of 10.8V. The battery cannot provide enough power for normal operation of the ITC.
6.5.2 Transmitter (TX) The status of the transmitter part (Tx) of the transceiver module can be checked in detail via the link Transmitter (TX) on the status page. Fig. 6-8: Status page of the transmitter part (Tx) Field: Status transmitter Normal! Transmission limited! Error in Tx-system! Description Field: Synchronisation OK SC seems defect Description The transmitter part (Tx) is working correctly. The output power or the reflection power is not OK.
Field: Power output OK Description Field: Reflection OK Excessive reflection power Description The value of the output power correspond to the required value. Inadequate output power The transceiver module is defective and must be replaced. The required value and actual value of the output power does not correspond and this may lead to malfunctions. The reflection power is small (within allowed range). If no load (antenna or artificial load etc.
6.5.3 Receiver (RX) The status of the receiver part (Rx) of the transceiver module can be checked in detail via the link Receiver (RX) on the status page. Fig. 6-9: Status page of the receiver part (Rx) Field: Receiver status Normal! Temporary error in the Rx system! Conflict in Rx system! RSSI critical! RSSI too low! RSSI not calibrated! Error in Rx system! Description The receiver section (Rx) is working correctly.
1) Field: Frequency Prog. (I2CBus) OK No access No access before 2) Field: Frequency Prog. (PLL) OK Error Description 2 ITC2000: Access from the Controller BSC to the I C bus is functioning without any problems (i.e. communication from the 2 controller card BSC to the I C bus controller chip on the RC card). ITC2100: Communication between the controller BSC and the transceiver module is operating without any problems. 2 ITC2000: The Controller BSC has no access to the I C bus.
Procedure of channel selection at ITC2000: 2 AT96 bus I C bus BSC RC TRx 3) 1) 1) 2) Procedure of channel selection at ITC2100: COM BSC TRx 1) 3) 2) Fig. 6-10: Procedure of channel selection at ITC2000 and ITC2100 Field: RSSI [dBm] -48 [dBm] --- [dBm] 0 [dBm] Description The field strength from the last received message .was measured and is displayed: Good: > -90dBm Critical: -90dBm ..
6.5.4 BS Controller The status of the controller (BSC) can be seen on the status page via the link BS Controller. The status of the controller and the most important system counters are displayed. These counters can be reset via the menu Logging, link System statistic by clicking the link Reset counters (see chapter 6.8.2.2). These counters can be polled and reset via the Digicom (Swissphone alerting software) from a remote location. Fig.
6.5.5 Hardware Components Optional modules, such as I/O card or the GPS interface card, can also be inserted in the ITC2100-NA.
Field: GPS Modul/GPS accuracy 4..12 satellites / …ns 3 satellites / …ns 0..2 satellites / …ns Bad accuracy Timeout / …ns Invalid data No access/ 0xFFFFFFFF ns GPS Modul disabled Description The GPS signal is received from 4 to 12 satellites, i.e. the GPS data is very precise. In addition the accuracy of the GPS time is displayed. The GPS signal is received from 3 satellites, i.e. the GPS data is just usable.
Field: Digital IO Module Digital IO Module enabled Digital IO Module disabled Error hardware Description Field: GSM Module GSM Module enabled GSM Module disabled Error hardware Description Field: Siren steering Siren enabled Siren disabled Siren not available Description Siren 1..3 activated The digital inputs/outputs available in the SC card and I/O card are either enabled or disabled. The I/O-Karte is faulty or an old sync card (SC) is inserted (see in chapter 6.6.1.
6.5.6 Digital IO channels On the configuration stage II version, the individual statuses of the I/O channels are displayed at this point. The inputs and outputs can be displayed using a drop-down menu.. Depending on the selected version "Value I" or "Value II" more or less one or two inputs or outputs are displayed, as shown in the following figures, on the left "Value I" (without I/O card), on the right "Value II" (with I/O card). 6.5.6.1 Digital Inputs Fig.
6.5.6.2 Digital Outputs Fig. 6-14: Status of the digital outputs without (l.) / with I/O card (r.) Fig. 6-15: Status of the digital outputs at activated siren control Field (Digital outputs) Channel 1..3: OutputLabel-1..3 Channel 4..8: OutputLabel-4..8 Status alarm Description Relay output (digital outputs) - siren Indicates the status of the output (on/off). A siren can connected to this output. The siren can be switched remotely (using a special RIC address.
6.5.7 Local Alarms within 24h This window displays the number of alarms tripped locally within the last 24 hours. These parameters can also be polled via the Digicom (Swissphone alert input software) from remote. The following figure on the left shows version I ("Value I") and on the right version II ("Value II", i.e. ITC2100 with optional I/O card). Fig. 6-16: Local alarms within 24h without (l.) / with I/O card (r.) Fig.
6.6 Configuration This chapter describes what settings can be made on the base station ITC2100-NA. Fig. 6-18: Configuration page of the service web-interface ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.6.1 Base Station 6.6.1.1 Base Station Settings You can determine the type of base station in this sub-menu. If the base station is the Master base station or Standby base station, the number of alarm rings must be entered. By contrast, in the case of the Slave base station, it is also necessary to enter the position number and the current ring number. The maximum number of rings and the current position number can be modified with the Digicom (Swissphone alerting software) from remote (initialisation).
Configuration page for a slave ITC (ITC600 and ITC2100/ ITC2000) The figure on the left shows the configuration page of the ITC2100/ITC2000 Slave and on the right the configuration page of the ITC600 Slave.. Fig. 6-19: Configuration page of the ITC2100 slave (l.) or ITC600 slave (r.) Configuration page for a master ITC (ITC2100/ ITC2000 only) The figure on the left shows the configuration page of the ITC2100/ITC2000 Master and on the right the configuration page of the ITC2100/ITC2000 standby. Fig.
6.6.1.2 Optional base station settings ITC2100 Version I Alarm inputs (local alarming) 1x A POCSAG message is transmitted via the input (e.g. (channel 1) a POCSAG message can be transmitted from a fire detector connected to input 1) Sync card SC, D-Sub9 connector I/O card ITC2100 Version II 4x (channel 1 ..
Note: The I/O card can only be used starting with the following versions: SW state: ITC2100 Sync card State Tx-FPGA: HW state: ≥ V 2.00 (see System -> Information about… -> ITC2100 BOS) > 1.6 (see System -> Information about… -> Applications) ≥ Index D0 (Connector ST101 fitted) I/O card: Sync card: Fig.
Fig. 6-22: Activation of the version I or II (Value I, Value II) The inputs and outputs can be configured by clicking the Configuration button in the field Digital I/O card. A selection between "Local alarming", "Digital inputs" and "Digital outputs" can be made in the field Function. Local alarming Here a selection can be made whether a POCSAG pager message is to be transmitted on the leading or trailing edge of an input signal.
Digital inputs Here the names for the input contacts can be entered. Afterwards these names are displayed in the status menu (see Status -> Digital I/O channels). Channel 5 is located on the D-Sub 9 -connector of the sync card SC (pin 7 and 9). Channel 6 and 7 are located on the digital I/O-card. Fig. 6-24: Configuration of the digital inputs without (l.) / with I/O card (r.) Digital outputs Here the names for the output contacts can be entered.
Fig. 6-26: Configuration of the digital outputs at activated siren control Siren control: After selecting "Enabled" in the field Siren support and then clicking button Configuration the following window is displayed: Fig. 6-27: Configuration of siren control ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
The RIC's for the sirens can entered in the fields RIC for Siren 1, RIC for Siren 2 or RIC for Siren 3. The RIC's are sent from a remote network alarm controller to switch the sirens, which are connected to the relay of the digital I/O card / sync card. Depending on the subaddress A to D (these are the last two bits of the RIC) the relay switches the siren on or off according to a preset sound pattern.
6.6.1.3 Radio network (RIC / Baudrate) Fig. 6-29: Configuration of the radio network parameters Field Monitoring radio network: Network RIC/Sub: Baudrate: Network version: Radio coverage RIC/Sub: Range of radio coverage: Description The field only appears for a Master ITC.. "Enabled": A numerical call is transmitted with the RIC set in the field Radio coverage RIC/Sub when the network alarm controller transamits after the timeout set in the field Timeout radio coverage.
Field Description Timeout radio cov- Only with a Master ITC and when "Enabled" is selected in the field erage: Monitoring radio network. Entry of the duration in seconds after which the cyclic transmission of the radio coverage RIC starts. Normally the Master ITC receives the command to transmit the radio coverage RIC from the Swissphone software Digicom.
6.6.1.4 Transmitter (frequency, power) Fig. 6-30: Configuration of the transmitter parameters Field Frequency: Frequency offset: Loudspeaker: Tx delay: Power output: Description Setting the frequency of the transmitter or receiver. If there is an asterisk (*) at the beginning of the frequency to be set, e.g. *173.5125, this frequency has been subsequently programmed automatically (see chapter 6.6.2.2). Setting the carrier frequency offset in Hz.
6.6.1.5 Simultaneous Alarm Fig. 6-31: Configuration of alternative Baud rates/Frequencies and repetitions Field Default frequency: Default Baud rate: Alternative Baud rate: Alternative frequency: Number of emissions: Sends in emissions 1..4: Description The baud rate and frequency that are used by default. The alternatively used baud rate and frequency. Defines how many times the same alarm is to be repeated in the network. 1-4 emissions can be set.
6.6.2 System 6.6.2.1 RSSI Calibration This page is subdivided into the sections Field strength measurement, RSSI calibration and Input RSSI. The current field strength can be measured in section Field strength measurement. Click on the Measurement button to activate measurement, and the current RSSI value is displayed after a few seconds. The receiver must be correctly calibrated in order for the ITC to display the correct RSSI values. This can be done in section RSSI calibration.
6.6.2.2 Transmit Frequency 5 specific frequencies (channels 95 to 99) can be independently programmed. This is carried out in a separate programming sector. Programming is limited to channels 95 to 99. As soon as a channel has been programmed, the frequency should be entered in the appropriate field, e.g. when channel 95 has be programmed, enter the new freuqncy in the field "Channel 95".
6.6.2.3 Local Output In order to print out or display the received data on a printer or monitor, there is an option of doing this via the serial port (COM1) of the controller module. The serial port must have the following setting: Fig. 6-34: Configuration of the local output Field Local Alarming: Protocol: Messaging: Local output: RX Monitoring: Description See chapter 6.6.3.2 Local Alarming. See chapter 6.6.3.2 Local Alarming. See chapter 6.6.3.2 Local Alarming.
6.6.2.4 Create Backup All data on the flash disk can be downloaded to the PC/laptop via the Create Backup link. This data is encrypted and can be viewed only by the Swissphone Development Department. This file is very useful for error analysis. Before entering the sub-menu, the following information window appears (confirm with OK). By clicking on the link "Create backup" the back-up data can be saved in the required location. Fig. 6-35: Create backup ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.6.2.5 Upload Update No messages should be sent from the master base station and the Digicom (Swissphone alarming input software) should not be started during loading of a new firmware release to the ITC2100. Otherwise, this could result in corrupt data during the update. Disconnect the antenna from the base station to prevent reception. After clicking the link "Update file upload" the system change in a deeper operating system level (run level). This change lasts approx. 10 seconds.
ITC2100 Firmware update to version 2.0: Important information: On version 2.0, timing to the air interface has been changed and it is no longer compatible with earlier versions. An existing network must therefore be completely updated or complete rings. If a new base station is to be installed in an existing network, in which the base stations run on versions earlier than V 2.
Main SW versions V1.10 V1.03 update V1.03 to V1.10 update V1.10 to V1.20 V1.20 V2.10 V3.01 update V1.20 to V2.10 update V2.10 to V3.01 update V3.01 to V4.2.2 V4.2.2 ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.6.3 Alarming Interfaces 6.6.3.1 Ethernet Interface The ITC2100-NA is linked to the alarm input software via a LAN interface. The master or standby base station must be aware of the IP and port address of the alarm input software and this must be entered in the DiCal Host field. DiCal is a trademark of the Swissphone and means here the alarm input software. Fig.
6.6.3.2 RS 232 The serial port (COM 1) can be used for local alarming. However, local output (see chapter 6.6.2.3) cannot be enabled at the same time. This must be disabled. Fig. 6-38: Configuration of the local alarming interface RS232 Field Local alarming: Protocol: Messaging: Local output: RX Monitoring: Description Switch on ("COM 1") or switch off ("Disabled) local alarm.
6.7 Testmodes The ITC features various test modes under the menu Testmodes. These different modes can be selected using the “Type testmode:” drop-down menu. 6.7.1 Settings testmode Transmission of bit patterns: The ITC can transmit various types of pattern (preamble and idle). The duration of the relevant pattern must be specified before it is executed so as to prevent a pattern monopolising the network continuously. The chosen pattern is transmitted by clicking the button Execute. Fig.
Transmission of local POCSAG messages: Click the button "Local messages" to access the submenu Settings local messages.... The figure below on the left shows the entry mask for setting single message transmission and the figure on the right for periodical message transmission. Message transmission can be started by clicking the button "Start" or "Send". When a message is being sent periodically, the transmission can be halted by clicking the button "Stop". Fig.
6.8 Logging 6.8.1 General The following section specifies the original logfile messages of all ITC2100-NA processes. The messages defined below can be displayed with the HTML user interface of the base station. All log files are designed as ring buffers and feature a specific size. If this size is exceeded, the least recent messages are deleted. Fig. 6-41: Logging page of the service web-interface ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.8.2 System statistics 6.8.2.1 Working hours This menu lists all base station operating hours counters. The button Reset working hours resets only the current hours counter under section "current working hours". The total operating hours counter under the section "total working hours counter" cannot be reset. Fig.
6.8.2.2 Base station counters The base station counters are system counters which can also be polled through the air. These counters provide the alarm input software with information on the general status of the base station. The counters can also be reset via the alarm input software or via the air. To reset the counters click "Reset base station counters". Only the current counters are reset (first digit e.g. 0/4), while the total number remains (second digit e.g. 0/4) Fig.
6.8.2.3 Reset counters When the link Reset counters is clicked all system counters in the section "System statistics" are reset. In order to prevent this being carried out by accident the following window appears. Clicking OK confirms that the counters are definitely to be reset. ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.8.3 Alarming / system message 6.8.3.1 Incoming jobs The incoming alarm jobs are saved in a separate logging file and can be viewed at any time by clicking the link Incoming jobs. Various filter options are available. Clicking on the button "Delete file(s)" erases all log files. Warning: The files are irrevocably deleted. From V4.2 on, the respective code word error rates are displayed. Example: [-37dBm, CwER1=0/561 (0.0%), CwER2+=0/561 (0.
Choose message: Last 24 hours: displays messages logged during the last 24 h from the logs selected in the field "Files:". The displayed logging period can be limited. "From indicates the starting time and "To" the end point. 6.8.3.2 Outgoing jobs The transmitted alarm messages are saved in a separate logging file and can be viewed at any time by clicking the link Outgoing jobs. Various filter options available. All logging files are erased by clicking the button "Delete file(s)".
sage: time and "To" the end point. 6.8.3.3 Delete alarming files When the link Delete Alarming Files is clicked all the logged alarm messages in the section "Alarming / system message" are erased. To prevent this being carried out by accident, the following window appears. Clicking OK confirms that the messages are definitely to be deleted. ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.8.4 Base station statistics These statistics provide the user with the performance behaviour of the ITC2100 during the last 24 hours. The number of alarms received and transmitted is recorded in detail. The last three errors can be called up easily on the basis of the IDs. Fig.
6.8.4.1 Delete all counters and logfiles When the link Delete all counters and logfiles is clicked all counters and error logs in the section "Basic station statistics" are reset and erased In order to prevent this function being carried out by accident the following window appears. Clicking OK confirms that the counters are definitely to be reset and deleted. ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.8.5 Process control 6.8.5.1 Error messages Here all errors of the ITC2100 are displayed or logged. The user can display the files as required. There is an option for setting filters in order, for instance, to view only the error messages of the last 24 hours. Fig. 6-47: Error messages Field Files: Filter settings: Choose message: Description Click on the link "Monitoring", Communication", "Control", "User interface" or "Transceiver" to view the corresponding log.
6.8.5.2 Delete process control files When the link Delete all process control files is clicked logged error messages in the section "Process control" are reset and erased In order to prevent this function being carried out by accident the following window appears. Clicking OK confirms that all the messages are definitely deleted. ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.8.6 RX/TX monitoring 6.8.6.1 Received messages (eavesdropper) All messages heard by the base station are recorded in this menu item. However, all messages heard are saved in this file (listener). This includes all messages from the system’s own network and an external network (on the same frequency). Fig. 6-48: Received messages (eavesdropper) Field Files: Filter settings: Choose message: Description Click on the link "All messages", or "AlaUknown.inLog" to view the corresponding log.
6.8.6.2 Delete RX/TX monitor files When the link Delete Tx/Rx monitor files is clicked logged messages in the section "Rx/Tx Monitoring" are reset and erased In order to prevent this function being carried out by accident the following window appears. Clicking OK confirms that all the messages are definitely deleted. ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.9 System General system settings can be made on the one hand in the General System Parameter section. On the other hand, this page also shows the servicing technician what version of the applications and what operating system are installed on the base station. Fig. 6-49: System page of the service web-interface ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.9.1 Information about ... 6.9.1.1 ITC2100 This link shows the actual ITC2100 software version. 6.9.1.2 Components The various modules in the ITC2100 are provided with a name and a serial number. This information can be viewed at this point. Fig. 6-50: Information about hardware modules ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.9.1.3 Applications This link shows the various processes and hardware components installed on the ITC2100. This information may be helpful during fault-finding. Fig. 6-51: Installed processes and hardware components ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.9.1.4 Operating System This link shows operating system relevant information. The kernel is the heart of an operating system which makes the basic functions available. Basically, the ITC2100-NA runs under the BlueCat Linux operating system, Release 4.0. A small web server is available for the user interface. This is based on an Apache server. The PHP (Personal Home Page) script language has been used to program the user interface. Fig.
6.9.1.5 Overview Protocols The log of the factory test can be viewed by pressing the "View"-button. This test is performed on each station before it leaves the factory. Fig. 6-53: Final test protocol ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.9.2 General System Parameters 6.9.2.1 Language The user interface of the ITC2100-NA can be set to different languages. German is set by default. The other languages available optionally is English and French. To change the language from German to English enter the system page by pressing the "System" button on the left, then click link "Sprache" and choose "English" in the pull-down menu and confirm with "Übernehmen". Fig. 6-54: Language setting ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.9.2.2 Date & Time The date and time of the ITC2100-NA can be set as shown in the window below. Fig. 6-55: Date & time ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.9.2.3 IP Network Configuration Each ITC2100 is preconfigured with the following standard IP address by default: 192.168.1.1 If the ITC2100 is operated as a master base station, it will very probably be integrated in an existing LAN and the IP address must thus be adapted. If the LAN is linked to another LAN (containing the alarm input software) via a gateway, the IP address of the gateway must be entered. CAUTION: If the "Apply"-button is pressed, the ITC can be accessed only with the set IP addresses.
6.9.2.4 Change Service Password The current pasword (works setting: "service") can be changed by entering a new password in the field "Password:" and the same again in "Retry password:" then click the button "Apply" to confirm the entries. Important: For your own security we advise entering your own password instead of the works setting "service". Fig. 6-57: Change service password ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.9.2.5 Reboot / Shutdown Choose menu item "Reboot" to reboot the ITC. Confirm with the "Apply"-button. Use command "Shutdown" to correctly shut down the ITC. This command can be found at two locations. Firstly in this menu beneath the Reboot command. Secondly, there is a separate “Shutdown” button on the navigation bar which allows the ITC to be shut down. The ITC2100 should always be shut down before switching it off! Fig. 6-58: Reboot / Shut down ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
6.10 Shutdown The ITC2100-NA should be shut down using this command. If you use the button on the navigation bar, you are prompted as to whether you really do wish to shut down the system (see window below). After you confirm the prompt, the ITC shuts down. The station can be switched off after all three LEDs light on the sync card or after the following window appears. Fig. 6-59: Shutdown of the ITC ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
7 Functional Description of the Individual Components The ITC2100-NA modules and the modes of operation of these modules are described in brief in the individual sections. 7.1 Transceiver Module (TRx 40/50W) Mounting screws Cooling Communication interfaces & power supply Antenna connection Rx/ Tx Mounting screws Fig.
Transmitter data (Tx) Tx output power: Intermodulation attenuation: Adjacent channel power: Spurious emissions: 1-50 W (UHF 40W), configurable in 1W-steps > 40dB < -70dB < 250nW (30MHz to 1GHz) Receiver data (Rx) Sensitivity: Co-channel rejection: Adjacent channel selectivity: Spurious response rejection: Blocking: Spurious radiations: Intermodulation response rejection: <-110dBm at 12dB SINAD > - 8dB > 70dB (at 20kHz channel spacing) > 70dB > 90dBµV (±1MHz to ±10MHz) < 2nW (30MHz to 1GHz) > 70dB The IT
7.2.1 Power Supply Version PS200W, Art.No.0710047 Mountings screws Green LED (Power ok / Battery Operation) Yellow LED (Battery Low) Red LED (Fuse Alarm) Status contacts (battery low, etc.) & power contacts Battery fuse 250V/12.5AT Mains switch (Power) Mounting screws Fig. 7-2: Power supply (PS200W) LED type Green on blinking off Yellow on Red off blinking Description ITC is switched on and supplied by 90-264VAC (Power ok). Mains failure. Supply by batteries (Battery Operation). ITC is switched off.
7.2.2 Battery Operation (No Mains) Sinking battery voltage level 13.8V ITC2100 in operation Green LED blinking (=battery operation) Yellow LED off (=battery voltage level OK) 10.6V ITC2100 not in operation After 40sec ITC shuts down Green LED off (=no sufficient power) Yellow LED on (=battery low) 40sec later Fig. 7-1: ITC2100 operation when the battery voltage level sinks below a predetermined level If the mains power fails the ITC2100 is supplied automatically by the batteries (if connected).
7.3 Controller (BSC) Mounting screws Reset button Green LED (PWR), Red LED (IDE) Keyboard AT96 interface Flash card, with newest SW version 1xVGA, 1xCOM 2xUSB, 1xEthernet Mounting screws Fig. 7-3: Controller (BSC) The BSC is a commercially available computer (single-board computer or embedded PC) which is equipped with a flash disk as memory medium. This computer processes the data, controls the inputs and outputs and also controls the interfaces.
7.4 Sync Card (SC) Mounting screw Green LED (Power) Orange LED (Transmit) Red LED (Status) AT96 interface D-Sub9 interface; 2x input, 1x output Shutdown button Reset button (Reset) Mounting screw Fig. 7-4: Sync card (SC) The sync card SC is responsible for forwarding the data time-synchronously to the transmitter. In addition, the following functions are integrated in the sync module: Sync pulse detection. A pulse for synchronisation of the data is transmitted by the RC card via the AT96 bus.
LED type Green LED (Power) lights Orange LED (Transmit) lights Red LED (Status) lights Red LED (Status) blinks All LED's blink briefly All LED's light Description The sync card is powered. Lights for as long as a message is being sent from the sync card to the transceiver module. Lights when a status of the ITC is not OK (e.g. low forward power, high reflection power, etc.) The battery voltage has fallen below the critical value and the base station is switched to safety system status.
Designation in service web interfac Pins Channel 1 Channel 5 1/4 7/9 D-Sub9 connctor on SC card (inputs): IN 0 / GND 0: IN 1 / GND 1: Description: Galvanic isolated inputs, potential-free. As standard resistors R43 and R47 are not fitted. Note: If R43 or R47 (0) is fitted, GND 0 (pin 1) or GND 1 (pin 9) is connected to ITC chassis and therefore no longer potential-free. Input 0 (pins 1/4) is used as "Local Alarm" Input 1 (pins 7/9) is used as "Digital input". Fig.
7.5 Digital Decoder Card (RC or RC09) The “RC” decoder card can decode 512, 1200 and 2400 Baud. The “RC09” can additionally decode 4800 Baud and is capable of automatically recognizing the Baud rate. Warning: Please observe the following limitations. Decoder-card-type RC RC09 Useable SW Up to V3.xx From V4.
LED type Green LED (Power) lights Orange LED (Receive) lights Red LED (Status) lights Orange LED (RSSI +) lights Description The RC card is being powered. The receiver detects a sync word from the air. A status of the receiver is not OK (i.e.PLL not locked). If this LED lights, the receive field strength is OK, i.e. good to very good. If this value drops to a critical level, both RSSI LEDs light.
7.6 GPS Receiver card The GPS receiver card is a 3HE-slot card which is connected to the controller card via the AT96 bus. It is equipped with a µBlox LEA-5H GPS chipset. All passive or active GPS antennas operating on +5V DC (max.100mA) can be connected using the SMA plug on the front plate. Together with the syncho-card, it is responsible for the synchronous (with neighbouring radio base stations) sending of the data to the radio emitter.
7.7 GPS Interface Card (S-Com) and GPS Antenna Fig. 7-9: GPS interface card (S-Com) and GPS antenna In order to permit as much flexibility as possible when determining the location of the GPS antenna, it is equipped with an RS422/RS485 interface that has a 200 meter long cable.The time pulse is fed over a differential cable of a similar length. For the supply over such a distance with a supply of 12V, the cable cross-sectional should be 0.25m 2.
7.7.1 GPS Interface Card (S-Com) The GPS interface card is only used in Master ITC's. It permits synchronised transmission to other Master ITC's which is provided by the GPS time reference pulse. The GPS antenna is connected to the COM4 connector.
7.7.
7.8 I/O Card Mounting screw Green LED (Power) 5xinputs (Opto IN) Interface to SC card 7xoutputs (Relais OUT) Mounting screw Fig. 7-12: I/O card The I/O card has 5 inputs and 7 outputs. Together with the Sync card the number is extended to 7 inputs and 8 outputs. The I/O card has the following technical specifications : Number of inputs: Current/voltage range on opto-inputs: Number of outputs: Nominal current /voltage on relay outputs: Max.
All inputs are equipped as indicated in the following description. A connection variation Opto IN 0 and 4 permits the I/O card's 13.8V supply to be used to operate an external circuit. 2 The maximum cross-section of the connection wires is1mm .
All inputs are equipped as indicated in the following description. A connection variation on the relay outputs permits the I/O card's 13.8V supply to be used to operate an external circuit. A maximum of 10A can be supplied. The maximum cross-section of the connection 2 wires is1mm . Relais Pin Bridge no.
8 Module Replacement During Servicing (Only for Level 2 Service Partners!) Note: This chapter describes the service activities at Service Level 2. These activities may only be undertaken by skilled staff trained to Level 2 by Swissphone. 8.1 Important Notes The ESD guidelines for the protection of electronic components against electro-static phenomena must be observed in accordance with DIN EN 61340-5-1. Always touch the ITC2100 housing with one hand first before handling the relevant module.
8.3 Replacing the Power Supply Module (PS 200W) 8.3.
8.4 Replacing the Transceiver Module (TRx 40/50W) 8.4.1 Procedure Important notice for customers in the U.S.A and Canada: When a TRx module is replaced with another module type (e.g.
11) Enter the RSSI values of the new Transceiver Module in the Service web interface Enter the RSSI voltage values (ADC) in the configuration page in link "RSSI calibration" in section "System - Input RSSI" into the fields "RSSI low:" and "RSSI high:". The values will be stored after clicking the button "Apply". Fig. 8-2: Entering the RSSI voltage values for the new transceiver module Enter sending and receiving delay values in “configuration” in the “RxTx delay” link.
11) Function control: Green LED of the power supply is on (=mains ok) Green LED of the controller card is on In the status page of the web-interface the fields "Transmitter (TX)" and "Receiver (RX)" are green ITC2100-NA Operation and Service Manual Version 1.
8.5 Replacing the Controller Module (BSC) The previous controller version (part no. 0720732), which was used in the ITC2000-BOS can also be used in the ITC2100-NA. Swissphone recommends using the current Controller version (part no. 0720739) in the ITC2100-NA because this unit is more efficient compared with the previous version. This latest version is described in chapter 7.3. Fig. 8-4: Compatibility of the controller models Important: If the latest controller version (part no.
8.5.1 Procedure 1) Shut down the ITC2100 2) Switch off the power supply (mains switch to position "0") 3) Disconnect the mains cable 4) Remove the "old" controller module Release the 4 screws on the front panel and pull the controller out of its slot Disconnect the cable from the controller Remove the flash card (if still intact) 5) Insert the new controller module Insert the flash card into the controller.
8.6 Replacing the RC or RC09 card Important: If the RC card is inserted in the ITC2100-NA, at least the hardware index D and the FPGA version V0.8 are needed (see following figure). Fig. 8-7 Compatibility of the RC card 8.6.
a) Cable to transceiver module TRx b) Version of the Rx-FPGA (V 0.8) c) Version of the hardware (index D) Fig. 8-8: Cabling of the RC or RC09 card Insert the new RC or RC09 card into its slot and tighten the 2 screws on the front panel 6) Connect the mains cable 7) Switch on the ITC2100 (mains switch to position "1"), the ITC2100 will boot 8) Function control: Green LED of the RC or RC09 card is on In the status page in link "Receiver (RX)" the first three fields "Frequency Prog.
8.7 Replacing the SC card Important: The FPGA version of the sync card must be at least V1.8 (see figure below). 8.7.
8.8 Replacing the I/O Card 8.8.1 Procedure 1) Shut down the ITC2100 2) Switch off the power supply (mains switch to position "0") 3) Disconnect the mains cable 4) Remove the "old" I/O card Release the 2 screws on the front panel and pull the card out of its slot Disconnect the cable from the I/O card 5) Insert I/O card (see chapter 5.
9 List of Replacement Parts and Spare Parts The following components are replaced on a module basis and can be ordered by quoting the following item number.
We reserve the right to change this document partially or in total without previous notice. Information in this document is no product specification; it merely offers an overview over the mentioned item. All rights reserved. Any pictures and technical drawings shown in this document are property of Swissphone Wireless AG and may not be used without our approval. Company or product names mentioned in this document may be protected as trademark, brand or by letters patent.
